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Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Vegetarian Recipe Budinca de conopida cu telemea reteta

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

This cheesy cauliflower casserole is a comforting Romanian-style bake of mashed cauliflower, feta, eggs, and fresh dill, baked until golden and served with a spoonful of cool sour cream on top.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

  • 1 cauliflower large
  • 400 g feta cheese or teleme cheese
  • 5 eggs beaten
  • 6 tbsp dill chopped
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 6 tbsp sour cream for garnish, one per serving

Instructions

  • There are two ways to cook the cauliflower for this casserole. With a steamer: detach the florets, place them in the steamer, and steam for about 20 minutes.
  • Without a steamer: detach the florets and place them in a medium pot filled with water. Add salt to the water and boil for 20-25 minutes.
  • Strain the cauliflower and place the florets in a bowl. Mash the florets with a fork or a potato masher. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender.
  • Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl.
  • Add the crumbled cheese, chopped dill, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix everything together well. Pour into a casserole dish and place it in the preheated oven.
  • Bake at 180C (350F) for 30 minutes, or until golden on the edges.

Notes

Salt lightly at first, since feta or teleme is already salty. Drain the cauliflower thoroughly to avoid a watery result. Add the sour cream fresh per serving rather than baking it in.