Cauliflower with quick cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cauliflower is roasted until tender and then topped with a creamy cheese sauce made with cheddar cheese, cream, and milk. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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CAULIFLOWER WITH QUICK CHEESE SAUCE
My boys aren't fond of "funny looking stuff" but they gobble this up every time I make it. Maybe they think I'm serving mashed potatoes. Anyway, this is quick and easy. Don't forget the paprika.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Cauliflower
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook cauliflower whole in salted water until tender.
- Drain and place in serving dish.
- Melt butter in top of double boiler.
- Add flour and mix well.
- Add remaining ingredients, except paprika.
- Cook and stir until thick.
- Pour sauce over cauliflower.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 398, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.2
CHEESE SAUCE FOR BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
The basic white sauce that your mother probably taught you, with cheese thrown in for yumminess. Definitely helps to convinces kids to eat their vegetables!
Provided by Samantha Webb
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour into butter until smooth. Pour milk into butter mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Using Gruyere cheese makes this sauce a little richer and it blends well with cauliflower.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Let bechamel sauce cool 10 minutes, then whisk in cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne. Cover cheese sauce and keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower, with extra-virgin olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Roast until tender but not mushy, 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve cauliflower topped with cheese sauce.
EASY CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE
This easy cauliflower with cheese sauce recipe is a great side dish for a weeknight meal, and may have picky eaters enjoying their veggies.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Side Dish
Time 16m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize Makes 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE
This is an easy recipe for cauliflower cheese but it's pretty versatile. You can use the cheese sauce with any vegetables you have handy. I often put a layer of cooked kale or broccoli on the bottom, then arrange the cooked cauliflower florets on top. You can change the flavor of the sauce by adding different cheeses you might have in your fridge. It takes a bit of elbow work to make the sauce but it's worth it. This is delicious served with roast beef or lamb.
Provided by Ita
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 48m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place cauliflower in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over all of the cauliflower. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 349.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
QUICK CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
Everyone's favourite side dish, using mature cheddar and a hint of onion for extra flavour - the perfect accompaniment to a roast
Provided by John Torode
Categories Side dish, Vegetable
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the cheese with the breadcrumbs and parsley, and set aside. Put the cauliflower florets in a large saucepan, cover with water and a splash of milk (this stops the cauliflower smelling) and bring to the boil. Cook for 2-3 mins until tender, then drain.
- In a separate saucepan, pour in the milk, add the onion and some seasoning, bring to the boil, then take off the heat. In a small saucepan, make a roux by melting the butter slowly, then adding the flour, stirring to make a paste. While still over a low heat, add the boiled milk, discarding the onion. Using a whisk, beat the milk together with the roux and bring to the boil. Cook for 2 mins until the sauce is lovely and thick - make sure the heat is not too high, otherwise it will catch on the bottom and burn.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a casserole dish, pour over the sauce and top with the cheese and breadcrumb mix. Bake in the oven for 20 mins until golden and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with any signs of bruising or discoloration.
- Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly. If the florets are too large, they may not cook through, and if they are too small, they may overcook and become mushy.
- Steam the cauliflower: Steaming is a gentle cooking method that helps to preserve the cauliflower's nutrients and flavor. You can steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, or you can use a microwave steamer.
- Make the cheese sauce while the cauliflower is steaming: This will save you time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready when the cauliflower is done.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show in this dish, so it's important to use a cheese that you love. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will give the sauce a rich, flavorful taste.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as paprika, cayenne pepper, or nutmeg, to give the sauce a unique flavor.
- Serve the cauliflower immediately: The cauliflower is best served hot and fresh from the steamer. You can garnish the cauliflower with chopped parsley or chives, if desired.
Conclusion:
This cauliflower with quick cheese sauce is a delicious and easy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. The cauliflower is tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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