Oven-baked Cauliflower with Pan de Sal Croutons

My son, Tim baked this simple, fast, easy Oven-baked Cauliflower with Pan de Sal Croutons vegetable casserole filled with cauliflour, lots of garlic butter, cheese and Pan de Sal (the Filipino bun) croutons he made himself. Tim said “I wanted to share with you this amazing recipe I found on PANNA, the video cooking magazine This recipe was adapted from from a recipe by Jonathan Waxman. Servings 4 to 6.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cauliflour Pan de Sal Croutons

Servings: people

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Asian in America

Equipment

Oven-proof Large Casserole Pan: 9 x 11 inches

Ingredients

2 bunches whole cauliflower sliced in half-inch pieces, cored removed (about 2 cups) Cauliflower
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 to 3 whole large Pan de Sal buns (or use sour dough bread) cut in cubes (about two cups)
2 cloves garlic peeled; smashed
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F degrees. Slice the cauliflower into half-inch pieces. Trim and discard the core which is the tough part of the stem.
Take a casserole dish, measuring 9 x 11 inches (or its equivalent size). Rub the bottom of the dish with 2 tablespoons butter and season with salt and pepper. Take the cut up cauliflower slices and place them at the bottom of the dish.
Cut the bread (Pan de Sal or substitute with sour dough bread) into large square chunks, about 1/2 inch in size. Melt the remaining butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and the bread pieces. Toast the bread till slightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, add 1/2 cup water and the oil to the cauliflower in the casserole. Top these with the toasted bread pieces. Sprinkle the entire casserole with cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven 425 F degrees, for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender, breadcrumbs and cheese are golden brown. Serve hot.
Recipe notes: to reheat, sprinkle with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese and bake in the oven for 5 minutes at a temperature of 375 F degrees.

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