Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets

Cheesy cauliflower florets are a delicious side dish--they start off in the oven and finish up in a rich and creamy Cheddar cheese sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
• 0.75 teaspoon dry mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Spread cauliflower evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray cauliflower with cooking spray, then season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, stirring halfway through, about 25 minutes.

Step 4

While cauliflower is baking, whisk evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.

Step 5

Remove cauliflower from the oven.

Step 6

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Carefully add cauliflower; toss to coat. Stir in milk-egg mixture. Add Cheddar cheese and gently stir until creamy, about 3 minutes.