Cauliflower Cheese
Step up your comfort food game with British cauliflower cheese. This cheesy casserole with a crunchy topping will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 tsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 tbsp panko crumbs
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
For the Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp Dijon or English mustard (optional)
- 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter a 2-quart baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter. Melt the remaining 2 teaspoons of butter and toss with the panko crumbs. Set aside.3 tsp unsalted butter | 4 tbsp panko crumbs
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower. Boil for 5 minutes. Drain very well and transfer the florets to the prepared baking dish.1 large head cauliflower
- Melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in the same pot or a medium saucepan. When the butter sizzles, add the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and mustard (if using), and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until thickened. Add 1 cup (about 4 ounces) of the shredded cheese and cook until the cheese has melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.4 tbsp unsalted butter | 4 tbsp all-purpose flour | 2 cups whole milk | 1/2 tsp Dijon or English mustard (optional) | 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower florets and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with the buttered panko crumbs.½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Bake the cauliflower cheese for 15 to 18 minutes or until bubbling and browned.
- Serve as a side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 11gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 718IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 316mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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