Baked Cauliflower and Cheese

For a creamy, rich side dish that's also wholesome, try this easy baked cauliflower and cheese recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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, and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter a casserole dish.

Step 3

Transfer florets into the bowl of a food processor. Add broth and puree on high speed until smooth, but with some very small pieces remaining for just a bit of texture.

Step 4

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the oil will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until flour has turned golden and begins to smell like toast, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in pureed cauliflower, cream, sugar, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the prepared dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.