Cauliflower, Apple and Blue Cheese Casserole

Cauliflower, sauteed apples and onions and crumbled blue cheese combine for an easy side dish that pairs well with roast pork or chicken, grilled steak or broiled fish.

Course Vegetables

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Servings to 8 servings

Calories 353

Author Lynne Webb

Ingredients

8 cups cauliflower florets, 2 medium heads fresh or two 16-ounce bags frozen
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup panko crumbs
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
Place the cauliflower in a large pot fitted with a steamer rack and add about 1/2-inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium-high and steam until tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
In a separate pan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 4 minutes. Add the apples and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add the cauliflower and panko crumbs, season to taste with salt and pepper and combine well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with the blue cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.

Tips for Making This Recipe

Variation: If desired, add 2 to 3 strips of bacon, crumbled.

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