Easy Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce

Name: Easy Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American,British
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 level tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; Pinch of nutmeg; 3/4 to 1 cup milk, or half-and-half; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, or a cheddar Jack blend; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Paprika, for garnish; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

An easy side dish of crisp-tender cauliflower topped with a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for weeknight meals and appealing to all palates.

⭐ 4.1 (76 reviews) Prep: 8 minCook: 8 minTotal: 16 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

American British

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Instructions

Bring 1/2 inch of water to a simmer in a pot fitted with a steaming basket.
Place cauliflower florets in the basket, cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender.
Concurrently, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour, ground mustard, and nutmeg; cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup milk and cook, stirring, until thickened.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Thin with extra milk if desired, then season with salt and pepper.
Serve cauliflower topped with the cheese sauce. Garnish with paprika and parsley if preferred.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 92 kcal

Carbohydrate: 9 g

Cholesterol: 12 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 190 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g