Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

I absolutely love this cauliflower bake recipe, which I found here. It’s easy to make and it’s so versatile – you can have it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and as a meal on its own or as a side dish. I’m lukewarm on cauliflower by itself (I eat it because I know it’s good for me), but this recipe elevates the cauliflower to something that I want to eat regularly.

Ingredients:

• 460 g (16 oz) of raw cauliflower, chopped or cut into florets
• 1/4 cup (60 ml or 2 fluid oz) of cream
• 1 Tbsp of butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (150 g or 5.3 oz) of grated cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 175 C (350 F).
2. Cook the cauliflower until fork-tender (either covered in the microwave with a small amount of water, or steamed).
3. Blend the cauliflower with the cream, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. A stick blender works well, but you can use a regular blender or food processor. If you use a regular blender, let the mixture cool somewhat first. Warm ingredients are fine, but hot ones have the tendency to “explode” when blended with a lid on.
4. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Add the eggs and blend.
6. Mix or blend in 1 cup of the cheese.
7. Pour the mixture into a casserole or gratin dish, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
8. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
9. Cut into pieces and serve.

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