Scalloped Cauliflower

2 big (family size) bags frozen cauliflower - thaw in the refrigerator over night. 

salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup butter, melted

12 oz. bag finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup heavy whipping cream

crumbled cooked bacon, optional 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Open bags of frozen cauliflower, 1 at a time, into a colander and run cool water over each to separate pieces and slightly thaw (don't use warm water).  If using fresh cauliflower, steam until done. Spray large casserole dish with Pam or use butter, and layer 1/2 of cauliflower across bottom of dish. Season with salt and pepper. Layer with bits of onion, drizzle 1/2 the butter and 1/2 of cheese. Repeat layers. Pour cream over top and place dish in oven. 

If dish is very full, put cookie sheet under to prevent bubble-over.

Bake 35 min. Crumble bacon over top, then bake 10 more minutes.  If not using bacon, bake a total of 45 min.  ENJOY!!