Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce Recipes

CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, rinse it well and then cut out the core. Cut the rest into four pieces.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add the cauliflower. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Drain and put it into an ovenproof casserole dish.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, over low heat.
• Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.
• Cook the mixture gently for a minute, then take the pan off the heat.
• Stir in the milk, a little at a time.
• Return the pan to the heat and let it cook on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir most of the grated cheese into the saucepan to melt. Season it with pinches of the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• When the sauce has melted, pour over the cauliflower and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
• Place under the broiler for a few minutes and until the top starts to bubble and brown.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces and steam until just tender.
• While it is steaming, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes and garlic powder (if using).
• Add the flour and mix until smooth and thickened.
• Mix in the milk a bit at a time stirring each time until smooth.
• Cook, stirring constantly, over a medium heat until thick and creamy (this takes awhile).
• Add 1 cup cheese cheese and stir until melted.
• Remove sauce from heat and salt and pepper the sauce to taste.
• Spread the cauliflower in a 9 x 13 pan (or casserole dish).
• Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower and then sprinkle with 1 cup cheese (if desired).
• Bake at 350 F until cheese is melted.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• In a large bowl, toss together cauliflower florets, olive oil and salt and pepper.
• Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until tender.
• Near the end of roasting time, in medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour until blended and slightly browned.
• Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
• Add salt and pepper and simmer for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally.
• Remove pan from heat and whisk in cheese until melted and well blended.
• Place cauliflower on serving platter and spoon sauce on top.
• Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.