Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Classic Cauliflower Casserole

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  1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into 1-inch florets
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  1 tsp salt, plus more for the blanching water

For the béchamel

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  3 tbsp unsalted butter
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  3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  Suggested products

  Ingredients can vary. These products likely fit a IC Diet diet.

  Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 LbJovial Flour All Purpose Organic Einkorn Bag - 32 OzKa Flour Unbleached - 10 LBArrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour, 80 ozArrowhead Mills Organic White All Purpose Flour 22 oz Pkg

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  2 cups whole milk
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  ½ tsp garlic powder
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  ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  Ingredient note

  Black pepper can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/16 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

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  ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  Ingredient note

  Nutmeg can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/16 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid nutmeg, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

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  1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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For the topping

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  ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  Required swap

  Chef's tip

  Regular bread crumbs are finer and less crunchy than panko. Use the same amount; coatings and toppings will be a bit denser and less crisp.
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  2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For serving

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  2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)