Cauliflower Rye Casserole

Posted for ZWT6 for Scandinavia leg of tour. From the good people at Mooserwood Restaurant.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup beer
• 3  cups  rye bread cubes
• 1  head cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon caraway seed
• 3  cups  grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 4  eggs
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Pour beer and let sit until completely flat.
2. Dry bread cubes on a baking sheet in a 300F oven until browned, making sure they do not burn!
3. Saute cauliflower in butter with the caraway seeds, until just tender. Combine with bread and cheese and spread in a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
4. Mix remaining ingredients with reserved beer in a blender and pour over casserole.
5. Bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes, until browned and puffy.