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cauliflower cheese

Creamy Cauliflower Cheese

A comforting and flavorful cauliflower cheese bake, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy side dish. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is easy to follow.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium head Cauliflower Cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese Grated
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese Grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Ground
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs Optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Grater

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Steam or boil cauliflower florets until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir in the grated cheddar and Gruyere cheeses until melted and creamy.
  6. Add the cooked cauliflower to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
  7. Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs (optional).
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce. You can also substitute other cheeses, such as Gouda or Fontina.