Servings 4-6
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Skill Level Easy

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup white onion, julienned
  • 1/2 wheel Founders & Farmers Double Brie cheese, cut into small cubes

Béchamel sauce

  • 3 tbsp Cal & Gary's unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp roasted garlic purée
  • 1 tbsp dried tarragon
  • 1 tbsp Founders & Farmers onion powder
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/2 tbsp salt

Pecan Breadcrumbs

  • 2 cups toasted pecans, placed in blender mixed to fine
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp true lemon or zext of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp Cal & Gary's melted butter

How to make it

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. On sheet pan dish, add the cauliflower florets and julienned onions and spread them out evenly cover lightly with olive oil. Season with salt. Place in oven.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add garlic purée & seasonings, stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until it forms a paste (roux).
  4. Slowly whisk in the cream, making sure there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. Add in white wine. Adjust seasoning if desired.
  5. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and reduce the temperature to 350°F.
  6. Pour the béchamel sauce over the cauliflower and top with the cubed brie cheese. Place mixture into a shallow baking dish, pour fresh lemon juice evenly over cauliflower.
  7. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover with parchment paper or foil. Baked for 15 minutes covered, then bake for additional 10 minute under covered, or until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Pecan Breadcrumbs
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  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup white onion, julienned
  • 1/2 wheel Founders & Farmers Double Brie cheese, cut into small cubes

Béchamel sauce

  • 3 tbsp Cal & Gary's unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp roasted garlic purée
  • 1 tbsp dried tarragon
  • 1 tbsp Founders & Farmers onion powder
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/2 tbsp salt

Pecan Breadcrumbs

  • 2 cups toasted pecans, placed in blender mixed to fine
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp true lemon or zext of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp Cal & Gary's melted butter