How to make Cauliflower Cheese Bake

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for heart health.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add mustard, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the sauce, mixing well.

Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

Combine the steamed cauliflower with the cheese sauce, mixing gently to coat.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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