Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar

1 . Stage

Remove leaves and a little of the cauliflower stem so it will stay together but sit flat when upright.

2 . Stage

Place cauliflower, upside-down, into a large pot; cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until cauliflower stems are tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.

3 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4 . Stage

Remove from the heat and carefully remove cauliflower with a large slotted spoon. Place right-side up in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and spread condensed soup all over the entire head. Top with Cheddar cheese.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.