Cauliflower Cheese

Name: Cauliflower Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 lbs cauliflower, cut into florets; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Tender cauliflower florets baked in a creamy, rich Cheddar cheese sauce until golden brown and bubbling. A quintessential savory British side dish perfect for any meal.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

BritishSideStovetop and OvenVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarAlcohol-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs cauliflower, cut into florets
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

Boil water in a saucepan and cook 2 lbs cut into florets cauliflower for 5 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain thoroughly.
3

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for 1 minute.
4

Whisk in 2 cups whole milk continuously until sauce thickens and bubbles.
5

Stir in 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and half of the 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese off the heat.
6

Transfer drained cauliflower to a baking dish, pour sauce over, top with remaining sharp Cheddar cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Cauliflower Cheese at?

For Cauliflower Cheese, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 6.

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Cauliflower Cheese?

The entry for Cauliflower Cheese calls for 1 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I make Cauliflower Cheese gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cauliflower Cheese is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Cauliflower Cheese vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cups whole milk and 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many carbs are in Cauliflower Cheese?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 340 calories, with 15 g protein and 23 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 560 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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