| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- One 8-ounce block white Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Trim the base of the cauliflower so the stem is flat to the head but without cutting off any florets. Blanch the cauliflower until just beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
- In a small skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Stir in the Parmesan and basil.
- Gently begin to create space in between the florets and stuff each space with a log of Cheddar. Continue until all the pieces of cheese are used. Press the toasted breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower. Place in a small baking dish and bake until the cauliflower is tender all the way through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 261 |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 474 mg |
Reviews
This was great! super easy and used it with grilled steak. This can also be made on the grill in a cast iron skillet. I have tried other cheeses, they are all good. Thanks Giada!!
Loved this one. Made last night, and it paired excellently with our brisket. Even the kids liked it!
It’s a great way to eat vegetables! I tried it several times and I still love it and so do my finicky teen girls.
Delicious . I made this tonight it turned out really good!!!
Gross. I love cauliflower and I was so excited to try this! There are much tastier ways to prepare it though. The cheese kind of just hangs out in clumps inside the cauliflower.
This recipe was amazing! Followed the directions but added some sautéed chopped garlic to the breadcrumb mixture! Very easy and loved by everyone! Will def make again soon!
Awesome! One of our favorites! My daughter asks for it over and over!
Delicious!
Excellent and I added everything but the bagel seasoning to the panko for a little zest delish
This was AMAZING!! So delicious! Flavorful and delightful textures!