Serving Details
- Yields: 4-6 servings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Recipe Description
This hearty and comforting dish is a healthier twist on the classic cauliflower cheese. A whole cauliflower is roasted until tender, then topped with a creamy cheese sauce and baked until golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:**
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Sauce:**
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the cauliflower into florets, leaving the core intact.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, make the cheese sauce.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Stir in the grated cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a baking dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of cheddar and Gruyère cheese.
- You can add other vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli or carrots.
- Serve the cauliflower cheese with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 15g
