Cauliflower is drizzled with a creamy, spicy cheddar cheese sauce to make a decadent and simple side dish that is ready in 30 minutes! This dish is loved by children and adults alike and is the perfect accompaniment for any meal.
When I was a kid, I was a pretty big fan of vegetables.
I didn’t like some (and still don’t, for that matter), but I mostly ate them without fuss. I think.
We were broccoli and cauliflower lovers… and I especially loved when my mom would sprinkle them with cheddar cheese, bake them for a few so the cheese got melty and delicious, and then serve them up hot as a side dish.
This recipe is a throwback to my childhood and those cheesy veggies… except I’ve elevated it a little bit. While it takes a bit longer than simply sprinkling cheese on top of a roasting veggie, I promise it’s worth the extra effort.
If you give me any dish with cheese, I’m a happy girl. And cauliflower with a decadent, cheesy sauce is no different except, well, it’s even better.
Cauliflower + cheese = a match made in heaven.
This recipe calls for a simple blonde roux, made using equal parts fat (butter) and flour. Once the flour cooks out of the roux, you add milk, mustard, cheese and seasonings… then it’s done!
Pour that on top of steamed cauliflower, and then you bake it for 25 minutes.
Easy peasy, y’all. And perfect for anyone, young or old.
Here’s how I made it:
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Are you a fan of cheese on your vegetables?
