Cauliflower Cheese

Name: Cauliflower Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets; 0.25 cup butter; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1.6666667461395 cups milk; 3.5 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese; salt and ground white pepper to taste

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A classic heartwarming English dish served as a side for 4 or main with potatoes or bread for 2.

Recipe by ButtercupBento

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 ½ ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground white pepper to taste

Directions

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.

Cook's Note:

For a richer dish, replace 2 tablespoons of the milk with heavy whipping cream. Breadcrumbs mixed with more grated cheese put on top of the dish and grilled until crispy makes this more of a treat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634	Calories
44g	Fat
37g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g	56%
Saturated Fat 28g	139%
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Sodium 719mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 134mg	669%
Calcium 668mg	51%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1248mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.