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Cauliflower & Tomato Cheese Casserole

This is a delicious dish and can be served as a side or as a meal. Enjoy!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Head Cauliflower
  • 1 3/4 Cups Cheese grated, we used sharp English cheddar
  • 1/4 Cup Blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 Cup Lady Moon Farms cherry tomatoes cut in 1/2
  • 5 Slices Bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 Leek sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • 2 Tbs Flour
  • Pinch Cayenne pepper
  • To taste Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender.
  • In a frying pan cook the bacon until it is almost done, then add the leeks and cook together until the bacon is crisp and the leeks are soft.
  • Remove the bacon and break into pieces.
  • Turn the oven to a low broil.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour and stir until totally combined.
  • Slowly add the milk stirring until all the lumps are out to make a white sauce.
  • Add the salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Put the cooked cauliflower in an ovenproof casserole dish and sprinkle with half the bacon.
  • Pour the sauce over the mixture.
  • Add the leeks and remaining bacon.
  • Top with the tomato halves.
  • Sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Broil until the top starts to brown and serve immediately.