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