Cauliflower Fromage
Elevate your side dish game with this luxurious Cauliflower Fromage, a comforting blend of tender steamed cauliflower enveloped in a rich, velvety cheese sauce and crowned with a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or any occasion that calls for indulgence, this recipe combines sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses with a touch of ground mustard for a mouthwatering depth of flavor. The crunchy breadcrumb layer, infused with olive oil, garlic powder, and fresh parsley, adds the perfect finishing touch to this baked masterpiece. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a decadent vegetable bake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground mustard
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and steam them for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender but not overly soft. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Lower the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Place the steamed cauliflower in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring that all the florets are evenly coated.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic powder, and parsley (if using). Mix well to coat the breadcrumbs with the oil.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the cauliflower and cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy and the cheese sauce is bubbling at the edges.
Allow the Cauliflower Fromage to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.5 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.7 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 6071 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 96.3 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 2425 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2851 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
