Ultra-Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
6 servings Tender cauliflower smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce, topped with crispy golden cheese! Ultra-Cheesy Cauliflower Bake is a comfort food side dish (or main meal!). x saved The Headless Chef Resident Chef March 27, 2025 45 min.45 min.1/5 45 min. 45 min. 1/5 Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Cutting Board1x Chef’s knife2x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT)1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula1x Colander1x French Whisk1x Silicone Spatula1x Baking Dish 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Cutting Board 1x Chef’s knife 2x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT) 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula 1x Colander 1x French Whisk 1x Silicone Spatula 1x Baking Dish Directions: Prep the Cauliflower Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Boil cauliflower florets in salted water for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain well. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Boil cauliflower florets in salted water for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain well. Make the Cheese Sauce In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute to cook off the raw taste. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened. Add mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups cheese until smooth and melty. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute to cook off the raw taste. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened. Add mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups cheese until smooth and melty. Assemble and Bake Ultra-Cheesy Cauliflower Bake Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and mix gently. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp melted butter, and ½ cup shredded cheese. Sprinkle on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and mix gently. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp melted butter, and ½ cup shredded cheese. Sprinkle on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. About the Author: The Headless ChefResident Chef # 2 42 Followers Published Recipes: 29Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Wellington, New ZealandMember since: 2024-09-10 Published Recipes: 29 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Wellington, New Zealand Member since: 2024-09-10 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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