BLOEMKOOL (CAULIFLOWER NETHERLANDS - STYLE)

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Cauliflower served in a simple white sauce with a hint of nutmeg which highlights the cauliflower. Cheese lovers have the option of adding some of there favorite cheese to the sauce. Try melting some Dutch cheese such as Edam or Gouda cheese into your sauce. Some other suggestions are Fontina, Gruyere, Cheddar or your favorite mild cheese from your part of the world. Enjoy!

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower (bloemkool)
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups milk
1/2-1 cup cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Clean and break cauliflower into flowerettes.
  • In a kettle, boil cauliflower in the water until tender.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan, over low heat.
  • Whisk in flour, salt and nutmeg, making a smooth paste.
  • Add the milk slowly, stirring constantly to incorporate smoothly.
  • Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Optional: grated cheese may be added at this point, stirring constantly to incorporate into a smooth sauce.
  • Drain and place cauliflower in a serving dish.
  • Pour white sauce, (cheese sauce) over cauliflower and serve.

Lillian Guxman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cauliflower didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.


stєvє chαvís
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This was a great recipe! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Dilli Sitaula
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.


Winry Pickels
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! They said it was one of the best cauliflower dishes they had ever had.


Siraj magsi Baloch
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This was a great dish to serve at a potluck. It was easy to make and everyone seemed to enjoy it.


Lucy Payne
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll stick to my usual weeknight recipes.


Abdulhamid Abdulhadi
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try making it with a lighter sauce next time.


A Raj
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cauliflower didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.


Dana Pavlu
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the cauliflower turned out perfect. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Sue Weleilakeba
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try making it again with less chili pepper.


Saige Daniels
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! They said it was the best cauliflower dish they had ever had.


Parindya Sammani
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my usual cauliflower recipes.


Violeta Cisneros
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The cauliflower was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Javed Irfan
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Daniel Billions
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The cauliflower is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Adriana Mckee
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This was a great side dish for our roasted chicken. The cauliflower was tender and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Mckenzie
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I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this dish changed my mind. It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


George Annan
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This cauliflower dish was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.