How to Make Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and versatile side dish that will satisfy both kids and adults? Look no further than this recipe for Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender-cauliflower, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile. It can be roasted, steamed, mashed, or even turned into a delicious cheese sauce, which is exactly what we'll be doing in this recipe....

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups 1% milk
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ounces mature Cheddar cheese, grated

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place cauliflower in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over cauliflower and sprinkle Cheddar over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 350mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 288mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 435mg