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Cauliflower with Buttered Crumbs

Add home-style flavor and interest to steamed cauliflower with a few ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. Serve this side with a variety of entrees, like baked chicken, grilled steaks, fish or even a burger.

—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets

1/3 cup butter, cubed

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender.

2. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, cook the butter over medium heat 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in the lemon juice.

3. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in 3 tablespoons browned butter.

4. Drain the cauliflower and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with the remaining browned butter; sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.