Cheesy Cauliflower and Wild Rice Bake
Ingredients
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1 cup wild rice blend
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2 cups water
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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6 cups sliced yellow onions
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Tools
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whisk
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measuring cups
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measuring spoons
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large bowl
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spatula
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small bowl
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June Pan
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liquid measuring cup
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saute pan
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foil
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June Oven
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rectangular baking dish
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Prepare the rice
On the June Pan, combine the rice, water and salt. Stir gently to combine and spread the rice in an even layer.
1 cup wild rice blend
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
June Pan
measuring cups
liquid measuring cup
measuring spoons
spatula
Bake the rice
Transfer the June Pan to the middle shelf of the June Oven. Cook the rice 45 minutes, until it is tender and the water is absorbed. Do not open the June Oven door while cooking. June will notify you when the rice is ready.
June Oven
Caramelize the onions
While the rice is cooking, caramelize the onions. In a large saute pan set over medium-high heat, heat the oil and butter until the butter is melted. Add the onions and salt. Cook until the onions just start to release their moisture, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium (medium-low if darkening too quickly) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and deeply caramelized, 25-30 minutes.
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 cups sliced yellow onions
1 teaspoon salt
saute pan
Remove the rice
When June notifies you, remove the rice from the June Oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat the June Oven
With the shelf in the middle position, preheat the June Oven to 400°F on the Bake cook mode using the button below.
Start the casserole
Add the cooked rice, caramelized onions, cauliflower florets, Gruyere, Parmesan and pepper to a large bowl. Mix gently until the ingredients are evenly combined.
6 cups cauliflower florets
1½ cups grated Gruyere
1 cup grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon black pepper
large bowl
Grease the dish and add the casserole mixture
Evenly rub the butter in the interior of the baking dish, including the sides. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Add the liquid
In the same bowl, whisk the milk and Dijon mustard together until combined, then pour over the cauliflower mixture. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup whole milk
whisk
foil
Start baking the covered casserole
Place the covered dish on the middle shelf of the June Oven. Bake the casserole 40 minutes. June will let you know when to remove the foil.
Make the topping
While the casserole bakes, make the topping. In a small bowl, mix together the panko and Parmesan.
¼ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup panko bread crumbs
small bowl
Remove the foil and add the topping
When June notifies you, take the cauliflower out of the June Oven and remove the foil. Keep the June Oven hot using the button below. Sprinkle the panko topping evenly over the top of the cauliflower.
Finish baking the uncovered casserole
Place the uncovered dish on the middle shelf of the June Oven. Bake the casserole 25 minutes, until the topping is golden brown. June will notify you when the cauliflower is ready.
Serve
Remove the casserole from the June Oven and allow it to cool 5 minutes before serving.