• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring water, salt, and lemon juice to boil on HIGH. Add cauliflower and cook, covered, 4-5 min until just tender (cooking covered helps keep vegetable white). Drain and place in ice water to shock. Drain again; set aside. (This step can be done ahead of time).

• Step 2

  Place drained cauliflower in buttered 9x11-inch baking dish.

• Step 3

  Heat butter in 4-6 quart pot on MED-LOW. Add fennel; cook 4 min. Add garlic; cook another 4 min, stirring frequently, until softened. Salt and pepper to taste.

• Step 4

  Add half and half; raise heat to HIGH. Cook 3-5 min, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; ladle mixture over cauliflower in dish.

• Step 5

  Sprinkle with 1-1/2 Tbsp bread crumbs, cheese, and remaining bread crumbs.

• Step 6

  Bake on center rack of oven, 30-45 min, until bubbling and lightly browned.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.