Description
A creamy and cheesy cauliflower bake that is perfect as a side dish or a main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup Cream or Milk (Low-fat or non-dairy alternatives work too.)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar
- 1 teaspoon Mustard (Optional.)
- 2 tablespoons Chives (Chopped.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In an 8″x8″ baking dish, place the cauliflower florets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried rosemary. Toss to coat and arrange in a single layer. Roast for about 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually pour in cream or milk, stirring continuously for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, pepper, and mustard. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the roasted cauliflower, ensuring even coverage.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and fully tender.
- Sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or a main course.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to the dish based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg