Cauliflower Dill Kugel By Dapur Sinolin

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup dill weed, divided
• 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, thawed and patted dry
• 3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup parsley, cheese, 3 tablespoons dill, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir in cauliflower and reserved shallots. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
3. In the same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, remaining parsley, dill, lemon zest and salt. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.
4. Bake, uncovered, until set, 35-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.