Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Leave the gun. Take the cannolis."--Clemenza, in The Godfather

Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce is from The Lesniewski Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 large head cauliflower
1 Tbs. butter
1 level Tbs. flour
½ tsp. ground mustard
Pinch of nutmeg
¾ to 1 c. milk or half-and-half
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese or a cheddar Jack blend
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Paprika, for garnish
Directions:
Directions:
1. Separate the cauliflower into small florets.
2. Put the florets in a steaming basket over about 1/2 inch of simmering water.
3. Cover and let the cauliflower steam for about 5 to 8 minutes, until crisp-tender or tender, depending on how you like it.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
5. Add the flour, ground mustard, and nutmeg and cook, whisking or stirring constantly, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
6. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup of the milk or half-and-half and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. Stir in the shredded cheese and continue cooking, stirring, until the cheese has melted.
8. Thin the sauce with a tablespoon or two of milk, if desired, and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. Transfer the cauliflower to a serving dish and spoon the sauce over, or serve the cauliflower and pass the sauce separately. Serve and enjoy.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
16 mins
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Be careful when melting the butter and cooking the flour to make sure neither overcooks. The sauce will take on a bitter taste if either burns.

If it seems the cheese is separating from the rest of the ingredients while mixing, remove the pan from the heat and whisk vigorously to blend.

Make sure not to overcook the cauliflower as it can release water and make the dish liquidy.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

16W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!