Spoon of freshly made cauliflower cheese

Simple Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

Simple Cauliflower Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy individuals looking for a quick and tasty meal at home. This recipe features tender roasted cauliflower florets smothered in a creamy and cheesy sauce made with just a few simple ingredients. This comforting and satisfying dish is a great option for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. So, if you're looking for a quick and easy meal that will satisfy your craving for comfort food, try making Simple Cauliflower Cheese.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine American, British, International

Servings4 servings

Calories (per serving)436.01 kcal

Ingredients

1 large cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
500 ml (2.1 cups) milk
4 tbsp (4.1 tbsp) plain flour
80 g (2.8 oz) butter
120 g (1 cups) grated cheddar cheese
3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Add cauliflower pieces in boiling water and allow it to cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender.
Drain the cauliflower and place in an ovenproof dish.
Preheat oven to 220C.
In another saucepan, heat milk, flour, and butter.
Whisk until the butter melts and the mixture thickens into a sauce.
Stir in most of the grated cheddar cheese and pour over the cauliflower.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 436.01kcalCarbohydrates: 25.03gProtein: 15.92gFat: 31.42gSaturated Fat: 18.73gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.33gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.46gTrans Fat: 0.66gCholesterol: 88.47mgSodium: 471.96mgPotassium: 673.81mgFiber: 3.42gSugar: 9.54gVitamin A: 1009.25IUVitamin B1: 0.28mgVitamin B2: 0.47mgVitamin B3: 1.83mgVitamin B5: 1.66mgVitamin B6: 0.38mgVitamin B12: 1.07µgVitamin C: 69.29mgVitamin D: 1.6µgVitamin E: 0.88mgVitamin K: 25.31µgCalcium: 421.94mgCopper: 0.1mgFolate: 110.59µgIron: 1.36mgManganese: 0.35mgMagnesium: 50.41mgPhosphorus: 356.13mgSelenium: 16.44µgZinc: 2.19mgNet Carbohydrates: 21.61g

Data source: USDA

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