Best 11 Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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**Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce: A Comforting and Versatile Dish**

Aromatic roasted cauliflower florets smothered in a luscious, velvety cheese sauce – this classic dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Perfect as a main course or a delectable side dish, cauliflower with cheese sauce is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. From a simple and creamy sauce to variations that incorporate herbs, spices, or even different types of cheese, this dish offers endless possibilities for culinary creativity. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty and satisfying meal or a meat lover seeking a comforting side dish, cauliflower with cheese sauce is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

**Recipes:**

1. **Classic Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce:**
- A timeless recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of roasted cauliflower and a rich, creamy cheese sauce.

2. **Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole:**
- A decadent twist on the classic dish, this casserole features layers of cauliflower, cheese sauce, and bread crumbs for a crispy, golden-brown topping.

3. **Loaded Cauliflower Bites:**
- Bite-sized appetizers that combine roasted cauliflower, cheese sauce, and your favorite toppings for a fun and flavorful party snack.

4. **Cauliflower Cheese Soup:**
- A comforting and creamy soup that's perfect for chilly days. Simply blend roasted cauliflower, cheese sauce, and broth until smooth and velvety.

5. **Cauliflower Tacos with Cheese Sauce:**
- A unique and satisfying vegetarian taco filling made with roasted cauliflower, cheese sauce, and your favorite taco toppings.

6. **Cauliflower Steaks with Cheese Sauce:**
- Thick-cut cauliflower steaks roasted to perfection and topped with a savory cheese sauce for a hearty and flavorful main course.

7. **Cauliflower Gratin with Cheese Sauce:**
- A luxurious and elegant dish featuring layers of thinly sliced cauliflower, cheese sauce, and a crispy Parmesan crust.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE SAUCE OVER CAULIFLOWER



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The cheese sauce makes cauliflower hard to resist...even for picky eaters! I like to serve this vegetable dish at holidays and also for lunch along with pork sausage links, croissants and a green salad. -Ruby Zein, Monona, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Paprika
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, cauliflower and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-15 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and thyme until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted., Drain and pat cauliflower dry; place on a serving platter. Top with cheese sauce; sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

EASY CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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This easy cauliflower with cheese sauce recipe is a great side dish for a weeknight meal, and may have picky eaters enjoying their veggies.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish

Time 16m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head of cauliflower
1 tablespoon butter
1 level tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Pinch nutmeg
3/4 to 1 cup milk (or half-and-half)
1 cup/4 ounces cheddar cheese (or a cheddar Jack blend, shredded)
Kosher salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize Makes 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEESE SAUCE FOR BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER



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The basic white sauce that your mother probably taught you, with cheese thrown in for yumminess. Definitely helps to convinces kids to eat their vegetables!

Provided by Samantha Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour into butter until smooth. Pour milk into butter mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BAKED CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE



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Baked cauliflower in a creamy cheese sauce that doesn't use cream-of-X soup. Note: I have made this with skim milk and lowfat cheese and it works, but you have to cook the sauce longer to get it to thicken.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower (large)
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes
2 cups milk
1 -2 cup cheese, grated (I like cheddar or marble)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces and steam until just tender.
  • While it is steaming, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes and garlic powder (if using).
  • Add the flour and mix until smooth and thickened.
  • Mix in the milk a bit at a time stirring each time until smooth.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over a medium heat until thick and creamy (this takes awhile).
  • Add 1 cup cheese cheese and stir until melted.
  • Remove sauce from heat and salt and pepper the sauce to taste.
  • Spread the cauliflower in a 9 x 13 pan (or casserole dish).
  • Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower and then sprinkle with 1 cup cheese (if desired).
  • Bake at 350 F until cheese is melted.

CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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This is an easy recipe for cauliflower cheese but it's pretty versatile. You can use the cheese sauce with any vegetables you have handy. I often put a layer of cooked kale or broccoli on the bottom, then arrange the cooked cauliflower florets on top. You can change the flavor of the sauce by adding different cheeses you might have in your fridge. It takes a bit of elbow work to make the sauce but it's worth it. This is delicious served with roast beef or lamb.

Provided by Ita

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups 1% milk
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces mature Cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place cauliflower in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over all of the cauliflower. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 349.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Using Gruyere cheese makes this sauce a little richer and it blends well with cauliflower.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Bechamel Sauce
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Fontina cheese or crumbled fresh goat cheese
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Let bechamel sauce cool 10 minutes, then whisk in cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne. Cover cheese sauce and keep warm.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower, with extra-virgin olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Roast until tender but not mushy, 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve cauliflower topped with cheese sauce.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Side dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large cauliflower (leaves cut off), broken into pieces
500ml milk
4 tbsp flour
50g butter
100g strong cheddar, grated
2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs, if you have them

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, then add 1 large cauliflower, broken into pieces, and cook for 5 mins - lift out a piece to test, it should be cooked.
  • Drain the cauliflower, then tip into an ovenproof dish. Heat oven to 220C/200C/gas 7.
  • Put the saucepan back on the heat and add 500ml milk, 4 tbsp flour and 50g butter.
  • Keep whisking fast as the butter melts and the mixture comes to the boil - the flour will disappear and the sauce will begin to thicken. Whisk for 2 mins while the sauce bubbles and becomes nice and thick.
  • Turn off the heat, stir in most of the 100g grated cheddar cheese and pour over the cauliflower. Scatter over the remaining cheese, and 2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs if using.
  • Put in the oven and bake for 20 mins until bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.62 milligram of sodium

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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Categories     Side     Roast     St. Patrick's Day     Cheddar     Cauliflower     Winter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower (about 1 pound total)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups whole milk
10 ounces Cheddar cheese or similar, grated (about 1 1/4 cup)
Special Equipment
12- by 8-inch baking dish

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Arrange a steamer rack over a large pot of boiling water.
  • Remove the green outer leaves from the cauliflower, place it on the steamer rack, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool. Once the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, use your hands to gently break the florets from the thick central stalk-try to break the cauliflower into large florets rather than small pieces. Arrange the florets, in one layer, in a 12- by 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Reduce the heat to low, add the flour and salt, and whisk until both are incorporated and the mixture turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to moderate and add the milk, whisking constantly, until a smooth sauce forms (the sauce should be thick and glossy, but still runny), about 5 minutes. (If the sauce is too thick, gradually whisk in additional milk until the desired consistency is achieved.) Add 1 cup of the grated cheese and whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, making sure to cover all the florets. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and season with pepper, then bake until the cauliflower is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE



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This roasted cauliflower with cheese recipe is a twist on traditional roasted cauliflower given to me (reluctantly!) by my neighbor, and it's delicious! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by henderdeb

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
¼ cup grated Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine cauliflower, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese and stir to coat. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 165.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE



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Posted for ZWT-6, this recipe comes from the Usborne Children's World Cookbook that gramma gave my son when he was first learning to cook. Any strong-flavored cheese will work in this recipe, such as cheddar, but if you are looking for an authentic Dutch flavor, choose either Edam or Gouda. The servings, cook & prep time are estimates.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces cheese, grated
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg, fresh grated if possible

Steps:

  • Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, rinse it well and then cut out the core. Cut the rest into four pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add the cauliflower. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Drain and put it into an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, over low heat.
  • Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.
  • Cook the mixture gently for a minute, then take the pan off the heat.
  • Stir in the milk, a little at a time.
  • Return the pan to the heat and let it cook on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir most of the grated cheese into the saucepan to melt. Season it with pinches of the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • When the sauce has melted, pour over the cauliflower and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
  • Place under the broiler for a few minutes and until the top starts to bubble and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 426.6, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 10.9

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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A classic heartwarming English dish served as a side for 4 or main with potatoes or bread for 2.

Provided by ButtercupBento

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 ½ ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
  • Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.7 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower. A head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size is best. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into uniform florets. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Blanch the cauliflower before roasting. This will help to tenderize the cauliflower and prevent it from becoming too brown.
  • Use a high-quality cheese sauce. A good cheese sauce will make all the difference in this dish. You can use a store-bought cheese sauce or make your own.
  • Serve the cauliflower immediately. This dish is best served hot and fresh from the oven.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower with cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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