cauliflower alla parmigiana

Ingredients

• Servings: 6


• 1 (1.5 pound) head cauliflower, separated into large florets


• salt and freshly ground black pepper


• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter


• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese


• 1/2 cup progresso® lemon pepper panko crispy bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Ready Time: 45 mins



• heat oven to 425 degrees f. butter a 10x8-inch oval baking dish or a dish of equivalent size.


• bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. add the cauliflower, and boil until slightly softened but still retaining some crispness, about 3 minutes. drain well, and then slice them lengthwise so the stems are about 1/4 inch thick.


• arrange the slices, overlapping them tightly, in the prepared baking dish. season with salt and several grinds of black pepper; dot with thin slices of the butter. sprinkle with the cheese and bread crumbs.


• bake uncovered until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. serve hot.