This is the best cauliflower dish I ever ate! Makes about 5-6 servings. Double for more people. It would be simple to convert to a regular recipe. Just cook cauliflower till tender. Make cream sauce in a medium pot and mix with cauliflower, top with panko mixture and broil until browned.
1 head cauliflower, chopped in bite size pieces
2 T. butter
2 T. flour
1 c. milk
1 t. salt
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 c. shredded cheese
Topping:
1/4 c. panko breadcrumbs
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 t. paprika
- Combine the chopped cauliflower in the Instant Pot along with 1/2 c. of water. Cover and seal. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the hot cauliflower to a baking dish.
- Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté and melt the butter. Use a whisk to mix the flour, then pour in the milk, whisking the whole time.
- Add the salt and garlic powder. Heat the milk until thick and bubbly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 c. of shredded cheese.
- Immediately pour the cheese mixture over the cauliflower and mix.
- Combine the panko, paprika and the remaining 1/2 c. cheese in a small bowl.
- Top the cheesy cauliflower with the panko mixture.
- Place the casserole dish under the broiler until toasted and browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately or keep warm.
