Here’s a classic Cauliflower Cheese recipe 🥦🧀—creamy, cheesy, and perfect as a side dish for dinner.
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (360 ml) milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 cup (100 g) grated cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Cook cauliflower
- Boil or steam florets until just tender (about 5–7 minutes).
- Drain and set aside.
- Make cheese sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in mustard (if using) and half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble
- Place cauliflower in a greased baking dish.
- Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top (and breadcrumbs if using).
- Bake
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly, then serve as a comforting side.
Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Mix in Gruyère or Parmesan with cheddar.
- Creamier: Add a splash of cream or crème fraîche to the sauce.
- Add herbs: Sprinkle chopped parsley or thyme on top.
- Low-carb option: Skip breadcrumbs or use crushed pork rinds.
If you want, I can give a quick stove-top version that skips baking and still tastes creamy and cheesy.
Do you want me to do that?
