Cauliflower Cheese Bake
This Cauliflower Cheese Bake is a creamy, cheesy side dish that uses roasted cauliflower instead of pasta for a lighter version of your favorite comfort food. With so much flavor, no one will even miss the carbs!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1-1 1/2 pound head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/4 Cup Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt divided
- 1 tsp Pepper divided
- 4 Tbsp Salted butter
- 2 Cloves Garlic finely minced
- 3 Tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 Cups Freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 Cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss the cauliflower, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper on a medium baking pan then spread out evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes then toss, spread out again, and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden.
- In the meantime, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and cook the garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour, mustard, remaining salt, and pepper then slowly whisk in the milk.
- Continue whisking for 5-10 minutes or until thickened and simmering.
- Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar and once melted, do the same with the parmesan cheese then taste and add salt if needed.
- Stir the cheese sauce and roasted cauliflower in an 8-inch round or 8x8-inch casserole or baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for 15 minutes, then broil on low for 2 minutes or until golden/brown bits are on top.
- Serve with freshly minced parsley if desired.
Notes
Storing: This cauliflower cheese bake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.