Creamy Cauliflower
A creamy, cheesy baked cauliflower casserole that makes the perfect side for any meal!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 2 heads cauliflower cut into even sized florets
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- In a large pot, bring enough water to a boil to cover the cauliflower florets
- Add the cauliflower and boil for 7 minutes, then drain and set aside
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until it almost boils
- In a separate saucepan over medium heat, warm the butter until it is melted
- Gradually add the flour and whisk until smooth
- Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly
- Add the hot milk to the butter, 1 cup at a time, constantly whisking
- Cook 10-12 minutes, until the sauce is thickened, stirring constantly
- Turn off the heat and add the egg yolk and whisk until incorporated
- Stir in the salt
- Add the cheddar cheese and 1 cup of the parmesan cheese to the béchamel sauce and stir until the cheeses have melted
- Add the cauliflower to the sauce and stir until it is evenly coated, add more salt if needed, and transfer to an oven safe baking dish
- Top with remaining parmesan cheese
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Broil for 2 minutes or until the top is brown
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 69.3mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 1mg