Gluten-Free Cauliflower Cheese
Elevate your comfort food game with this Gluten-Free Cauliflower Cheese recipe—a creamy, cheesy masterpiece that's perfect for gluten-free diets and packed with flavor. Tender cauliflower florets are smothered in a luscious cheese sauce made with sharp Cheddar and Parmesan, enriched with Dijon mustard and a hint of smoky paprika for depth. The dish is baked to golden, bubbly perfection in under an hour, making it an irresistible side or main course that's both indulgent and wholesome. Garnished with fresh parsley, this oven-baked delight is ideal for gluten-free entertaining or a cozy family dinner. Simple to prepare, yet impressively delicious, it's a surefire favorite for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the leaves and core from the cauliflower head and cut it into medium-sized florets.
Once the water is boiling, add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the gluten-free flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps, and continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, approximately 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, continuing to stir until the cheese has melted and you have a smooth sauce.
Add the Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine, then remove the sauce from the heat.
Place the cooked cauliflower florets into a baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your gluten-free cauliflower cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 151.4 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.2 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 5508 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 121.2 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 3298 mg | 254% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3573 mg | 76% | |
*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.
