Cauliflower Casserole with Goat Cheese Topping

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

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   Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

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   Put the cauliflower in a steaming basket above one inch of boiling water.

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   Cover and steam for 1 minute.

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   Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for about 7 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.

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   Remove from the heat and transfer into ice cold water to stop cooking.

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   Drain on paper towels, then transfer to the baking dish.

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   Season with salt and pepper, toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and half of the thyme.

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   Spread evenly in a single layer.

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    Add garlic, goat cheese and milk in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and blend until smooth.

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    Add the remaining thyme and freshly ground pepper to taste, and pulse until well blended.

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    Spread this mixture evenly over the cauliflower.

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    Before baking, sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and drizzle on the remaining oil.

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    Bake about 20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the dish is sizzling.

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    Cool for a few minutes and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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