Cauliflower Rye Casserole

This cauliflower casserole is made with a great combination of rye bread cubes, cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, and beer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup beer
3 cups rye bread, cubed
1 head cauliflower, cut in florets (about 16 to 20 ounces florets)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
3 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

At least an hour before cooking, pour the beer into a shallow bowl to sit until it becomes flat. Dry the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a 300° oven until they are crisp but not browned, probably about 15 to 20 minutes.

Saute the cauliflower in the butter with the caraway seeds until just barely tender. Combine the bread cubes and cauliflower with the grated cheese.

Spread the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Mix the eggs, mustard, coriander, and black pepper in a blender or by hand with the flat beer and pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed and golden.
Recipe adapted from "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant"