How To Make Cauliflower Cheese | Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing 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 and adds a different flavor profile.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier, gluten-free option.

Cut one head of cauliflower and one head of broccoli into fairly chunky pieces.

In a pot, add one centimeter of salted water and bring to a boil.

Add the cauliflower and broccoli to the pot, cover with a lid, and steam for four minutes.

Drain the vegetables and place them in an oven-proof dish.

In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of plain wheat flour to the melted butter and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.

Gradually add 2 cups of full fat cow's milk to the roux, stirring continuously until thickened.

Add another 2 cups of milk, stirring until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.

Season the sauce with black pepper, salt, and a tiny pinch of nutmeg, mixing well.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of strong English mustard to the sauce and mix in 1 cup and a half of grated cheddar cheese until melted.

Pour the cheese sauce over the steamed vegetables in the oven-proof dish.

Top with an additional cup and a half of grated cheddar cheese, and optionally sprinkle with paprika and oregano or thyme.

Preheat the oven to maximum heat and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

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