Name: Cheesy Cauliflower
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 47 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbs all purpose flour; 1 medium head cauliflower; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1.5 cups cheese; 2 tsp mustard powder; 6 servings salt and pepper; 1 T butter; 2 cups milk

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Method

9 steps · 45 min

01
Prep Cauliflower and Oven
Preheat your oven to 400 °F. Trim the florets from a medium head of cauliflower, discarding the stalk. Cut the florets into pieces roughly 1 to 2 inches in size.
02
Steam Cauliflower
Steam the cut cauliflower florets for about 10 minutes, or until they are firm but tender when pierced with a fork. They should still have a bit of bite.
03
Dry Cauliflower
Spread the steamed florets out onto a paper towel. Let them dry while you prepare the cheese sauce; this helps prevent a watery final dish.
04
Make the Roux
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk constantly to combine, creating a roux. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, until the raw flour smell cooks off.
05
Season the Roux
Stir in 2 teaspoons of mustard powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a generous amount of black pepper to the roux.
06
Finish the Sauce
Gradually drizzle in 2 cups of milk in a steady stream, whisking continuously to keep the mixture smooth and creamy. Season with salt and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring often.
Continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese, a handful at a time, stirring until each addition is melted and smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
07
Assemble and Top
Spread the dried cauliflower florets evenly into a 2-quart baking dish or an oven-safe iron skillet. Spoon the prepared cheese sauce over the top, making sure to cover all the florets. Sprinkle an additional 2 tablespoons of cheese over the sauce.
08
Bake Until Bubbly
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is visibly bubbly and the top is lightly browned and caramelized.
09
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh herbs, if you like, before serving.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	227kcal	11%
Fat	15g	21%
Carbohydrate	13g	5%
of which sugars

Allergens

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The 14 regulated allergens3 present · 0 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Gluten	Contains
Milk	Contains
Mustard

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Finish the Sauce

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Garnish and Serve

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