Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Bake Recipe (Cauliflower Cheese)
Prep time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 large head of Cauliflower (cut into small florets); 4 tablespoons 60g Butter; 2 cloves Garlic (crushed); 6 tablespoons 45g Flour; 2 cups 480ml Milk; 1 cup 110g Cheddar cheese, grated plus extra for toppingÂ; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 cup 40g Parmesan cheese, gratedÂ Â

Cheesy Cauliflower Bake Recipe (Cauliflower Cheese)

By David | Dec 21, 2020August 19, 2024

3 from 74 votes

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This cauliflower bake is cheesy, creamy and very delicious. This cheesy cauliflower casserole recipe is pretty easy to make and you can any cheese that you like. This cauliflower bake recipe is a low carb (keto) version of macaroni and cheese, so if you like mac and cheese you going to love this amazing dish!

A baked cauliflower cheese dish in a white baking dish with handles. The dish has a browned, cheesy crust on top and a portion has been scooped out and served onto a nearby white plate. The creamy, cheesy sauce is visible where the portion was removed.

Cheesy Cauliflower Bake Recipe (Cauliflower Cheese)

3 from 74 votes

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Prep Time 1

WORK TIME 20

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine American

Servings yields

Ingredients

1 large head of Cauliflower cut into small florets
4 tablespoons 60g Butter
2 cloves Garlic crushed
6 tablespoons 45g Flour
2 cups 480ml Milk
1 cup 110g Cheddar cheese, grated plus extra for toppingÂ
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ cup 40g Parmesan cheese, gratedÂ Â

Instructions

DIRECTIONS
1. To a large pot of boiling water add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
3. In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat, add crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add flour, cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. While constantly whisking, gradually pour in the milk. Keep cooking and whisking over medium-low heat until the sauce is thickened.
4. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, paprika, Dijon mustard and cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and combined.
5. Spread cauliflower florets over the bottom of a baking dish. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and stir until combined. Sprinkle some grated cheddar and parmesan cheese on top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
7. Serve!
Notes:
HOW TO STORE CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BAKE?
Keep leftover cauliflower bake in an airtight container, in the fridge up to 3 days. Heat in the microwave or in the oven before baking.
CAN CHEESY CAULIFLOER BAKE BE MADE AHEAD?
Yes, follow the instructions until section 5, then but put in the fridge instead of baking and bake before serving.
WHAT TYPE OF CHEESE CAN WE USE?
I used cheddar cheese. But you can use any other type of cheese, or several types combined. You can use any type of cheese that melts: Mozzarella, gruyere cheese, Provolone, Asiago Cheese, Gouda and more.
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