How to Make Cauliflower Cheese | Ultimate Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

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.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Cut the cauliflower into florets.

Steam the cauliflower until tender, about 5-7 minutes, then allow to drain for 5 minutes.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

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

Add grated cheddar cheese, mustard, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt to the sauce. Stir until cheese melts.

Combine the cauliflower with the cheese sauce, mixing well.

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

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

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