Cauliflower au Gratin

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prep time

20 min

total time

23 min

makes

12 servings, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each

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What You Need

1 head of cauliflower (2 lb./1 kg)

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup Miracle Whip Calorie-Wise Spread

2 Tbsp. flour

1 cup skim milk

1/2 cup Kraft Tex Mex Light Shredded Cheese

2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese

2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs

Make It

REMOVE outer green leaves from cauliflower. Cut off stem to make it level with base of cauliflower. Cut 1/2-inch-deep "X" in base; place, top-side up, in large microwaveable bowl. Add water; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or until cauliflower is tender. Let stand, covered, 5 min.

MEANWHILE, whisk Miracle Whip and flour in medium microwaveable bowl until well blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Microwave 3 to 4 min. or until thickened, stirring after 2 min. Add shredded cheese; stir until melted.

HEAT broiler. Transfer cauliflower, top-side up, to shallow casserole dish; top with cheese sauce. Mix Parmesan and bread crumbs; sprinkle over cauliflower. Broil 2 to 3 min. or until topping is lightly browned.

kraft kitchens tips

How to Clean Cauliflower

To wash the cauliflower, soak the head in ice water, floret-sides down.

Substitute

Substitute 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard for the shredded cheese.

Special Extra

Garnish with OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits, chopped green onions or chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

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The best part of this is the easy cheese sauce in the microwave. Use a little more cheese and you don't need the breadcrumbs. You can substitute mayonnaise for the miracle whip. Don't worry about the sauce congealing you can put it back in the microwave for 30 sec at a time and whisk to make it smooth again. Makes a great sauce for macaroni cheese. Make a easy side dish by cooking the cauliflower cut normally in pieces.
posted by a cook | on 11/10/2011

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I didn't like the sweetness in this - it didn't jive with the cauliflower in my opinion. But my hubby and kids ate it up with no complaining!
posted by familychef05 | on 4/16/2009

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Very good, will make this again for sure
posted by gwigley | on 2/16/2008

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This was great and soooo easy. I used it for a dinner party and it was a hit!
posted by lrichens | on 3/6/2007

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This is an excellent side dish for dinner ham and scalloped potatoes. I have to tell you that everyone loved this so much that they were scrapping the dish
posted by rrauh01 | on 10/25/2006

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So easy and VERY tasty. The kids loved it. I will definitley make this again.
posted by t.scattergood | on 2/22/2006

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posted by giselax | on 2/15/2006

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I enjoyed it very much though I was missing bread crumbs & used unsalted crushed crackers. I also used cheese curds mixed with cheddar in my food chopper. I added 1/4 tsp oregano & parsley to my sauce. All in all very tasty. I froze half of the recipe.
posted by a cook | on 2/6/2006

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this recipe is so simple to make and so good to eat. i am trying to eat healther and i was getting sick of salads. this was a delightful change
posted by LADDERPOINT | on 1/25/2006

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I am not even a cauliflower lover but this recipe has changed that. I serve it all the time. I haven't found anyone who don't like it. It makes a great change from ordinary peas and corn.
posted by buttstick2 | on 1/17/2005