Cauliflower Casserole

 This recipe began with a nudge from Food and Wine but we tweaked it to feed a crowd.

Ingredients

2 heads Cauliflower, cut into florets

Pint of sour cream

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (we like Cabot)

2 teaspoons Paprika

a handful of fresh thyme leaves

2 teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon Aleppo pepper flakes

Process

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

3. Butter a 9 X 13 baking dish. 

4. Blanch the cauliflower in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain. 

5. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, sour cream, half the cheese, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly.

6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. 

7. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and lightly browned.