Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce

Baked cauliflower is topped with a Parmesan cheese sauce and topped with Cheddar in this simple side dish recipe that pairs well with roast beef and lamb.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 ounces mature Cheddar cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.75 cups 1% milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Place cauliflower in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.

Step 4

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over cauliflower and sprinkle Cheddar over top.