Cheesy Cauliflower
Total Steps
9
Ingredients
8
Tools Needed
1
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Loaves and DishesIngredients
- 1 head medium cauliflower (approx. 2lbs)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- pinch Cayenne pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheese (very Sharp – something like Cabots), reserve 2 tablespoons for topping
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400
Step 2
Trim cauliflower florets from the stalk. Discard stalk. Cut florets into 1-2 ince pieces. Steam the cauliflower for about 10 minutes until firm but tender.
Step 3
Spread the florets out onto a paper towel to dry while making the cheese sauce
Step 4
In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium high heat, add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for about 1-2 minutes to get rid of the flour taste.
Step 5
Add the mustard powder, pinch of cayenne, black pepper and stir to combine.
Step 6
Drizzle the milk in a steady stream whisking the whole time so that the mixture stays creamy.
Step 7
Season with salt and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Step 8
When mixture thickens, add the cheese one handful at a time. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt/pepper as needed.
Step 9
Spread the cauliflower florets into a 2 quart baking dish (or iron skillet), spoon the sauce over the top and sprinkle about 2 tbs of cheese over the top. Bake until browned and bubbly – about 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.