Cauliflower with Quick Cheese Sauce
Transform your everyday veggies into a decadent delight with this Cauliflower with Quick Cheese Sauce recipe. Featuring tender, bite-sized cauliflower florets smothered in a rich, velvety cheddar cheese sauce, this dish is both comforting and effortless to prepare. Ready in just 25 minutes, it combines a simple homemade roux with freshly shredded cheddar for maximum flavor. Seasoned with a hint of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, this cheesy cauliflower is the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners or a show-stopping addition to holiday spreads. Whether you're looking for a low-carb crowd-pleaser or a way to elevate your veggie game, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy. Easy, creamy, and irresistible, it’s a must-try for cauliflower lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder (optional)
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Remove the green leaves and core from the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the cauliflower florets and boil for 5-7 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a smooth paste (this is the roux).
Gradually whisk in the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Arrange the cooked cauliflower florets on a serving platter or individual plates.
Pour the warm cheese sauce generously over the cauliflower.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Cauliflower with Quick Cheese Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.6 g | 283% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 279 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 3461 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1861 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2599 mg | 55% | |
*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.
