Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar

Cheesy cauliflower… an easy, creamy way to get your veggies.

Step: 1

Remove leaves and a little of the cauliflower stem so it will stay together but sit flat when upright.

Step: 2

Place cauliflower, upside-down, into a large pot; cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until cauliflower stems are tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step: 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 4

Remove from the heat and carefully remove cauliflower with a large slotted spoon. Place right-side up in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and spread condensed soup all over the entire head. Top with Cheddar cheese.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

Per Serving: 172 calories; protein 9.7g; carbohydrates 8.4g; fat 11.7g; cholesterol 29.7mg; sodium 1319.4mg.

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