Cauliflower Cheese Bake Recipe | The Tastiest 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.

Remove the leaves from 1 whole cauliflower weighing roughly 950 grams (2.1 pounds).

Slice around the core of the cauliflower to remove large florets, then snap off remaining florets or use a knife to ensure even size for cooking.

Place the chopped cauliflower into a large mixing bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil, 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sea salt flakes, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl. Massage the cauliflower to coat evenly.

Transfer the cauliflower to a 30 centimeter by 20 centimeter baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit).

Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, mixing halfway through until lightly charred on top.

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 100 grams (3.5 ounces) unsalted butter until it comes to a boil.

Add 50 grams (1.7 ounces) plain all-purpose flour to the melted butter and mix continuously for 1 minute to create a roux.

Pour in 420 milliliters (14.2 fluid ounces) full fat milk and stir for 1 minute until the sauce thickens, creating ribbons in the sauce.

Add 420 milliliters (14.2 fluid ounces) thickened cream and continue stirring for another minute until smooth and velvety.

Stir in 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sea salt flakes and 1 teaspoon (0.5 grams) freshly grated nutmeg, mixing for 20 seconds to combine flavors.

Remove the sauce from the heat and add 120 grams (4.2 ounces) freshly grated matured cheddar cheese and 80 grams (2.8 ounces) freshly grated gruyere cheese. Mix until the cheeses melt into the sauce.

After 25 minutes, remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and pour the cheese sauce over it, ensuring all areas are covered.

Optionally, grate more mature cheddar cheese over the top of the dish.

Lower the oven temperature to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown on top.

Allow the dish to set for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven before serving.

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