Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk, slightly warm
• 1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheese, divided (I used sharp cheddar + mozzarella)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and flour and cook until golden and fragrant.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk. Add cauliflower, onions, parsley, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes, until cauliflower is tender.
5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and all of the grated parmesan.
6. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
7. Bake an additional 10 minutes until topping is golden brown.

Notes

1. You may substitute heavy cream or half and half (or half cream and half stock/broth) for the milk to make it thicker.