Roasted Cauliflower With Cheddar Cheese Sauce
An easy, silky smooth cheddar cheese sauce enhances this simple roasted cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetables, Cauliflower
Ingredients
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- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 3 ounces
Instructions
- Separate the cauliflower into florets; discard any leaves and tough stems.
- Heat the oven to 450 F.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the olive oil.
- Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning 2 to 3 times throughout the cooking.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and mustard powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Add the cheese and continue cooking until the cheese has melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the roasted cauliflower to a serving platter and drizzle with some of the cheese sauce. Put the remaining sauce in a small dish and serve along with the cauliflower.
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/roasted-cheddar-cauliflower-recipe/