Best 7 Cauliflower With Quick Cheese Sauce Recipes

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**Cauliflower with Quick Cheese Sauce: A Delightful and Versatile Dish**

Cauliflower with quick cheese sauce is a delectable and adaptable dish that offers a symphony of flavors and textures. This culinary creation takes the humble cauliflower and elevates it to new heights with a rich, creamy cheese sauce that envelops each floret in a blanket of cheesy goodness. The secret lies in the quick cheese sauce, a culinary masterpiece crafted with a blend of sharp cheddar cheese, tangy Parmesan cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, all melted to perfection. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even as a decadent appetizer. It's perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or special occasions. With its combination of crunchy cauliflower and velvety cheese sauce, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE



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A creamier yet healthier alternative to the usual white sauce, this Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Sauce lets you devour your comfort food with a lesser guilt!

Provided by Neha Mathur

Categories     Basics     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tsp Butter
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Garlic (Minced)
1/4 cup Onion (Chopped)
1 head Cauliflower (Medium Size)
2 cups Vegetable Broth
Milk (As required)
1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese (Grated)
1/4 cup Gouda Cheese (Grated)
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.
  • Add garlic and fry for a minute.
  • Add onion and fry until it turns slightly pinkish in colour.
  • Now add cauliflower florets and saute for a minute.
  • Add vegetable broth and cover and cook the cauliflower for 7-8 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let it cool.
  • Transfer the ingredients in a blender and blend to make a smooth sauce.
  • Transfer the sauce back in the pan.
  • Add milk to thin the sauce as required.
  • Add cheddar cheese and gouda cheese and cook until the cheese melts and sauce is nice and cheesy.
  • Now add salt to taste and black pepper and mix well.
  • Use the sauce as required.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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.

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

CAULIFLOWER WITH QUICK CHEESE SAUCE



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My boys aren't fond of "funny looking stuff" but they gobble this up every time I make it. Maybe they think I'm serving mashed potatoes. Anyway, this is quick and easy. Don't forget the paprika.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cauliflower
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup grated cheese (I use cheddar)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • Cook cauliflower whole in salted water until tender.
  • Drain and place in serving dish.
  • Melt butter in top of double boiler.
  • Add flour and mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except paprika.
  • Cook and stir until thick.
  • Pour sauce over cauliflower.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 398, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.2

QUICK CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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Everyone's favourite side dish, using mature cheddar and a hint of onion for extra flavour - the perfect accompaniment to a roast

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Side dish, Vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

100g mature cheddar, grated
50g fresh white breadcrumbs
handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1l full-fat milk, plus a splash
1 small onion, halved
85g butter
85g plain flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the cheese with the breadcrumbs and parsley, and set aside. Put the cauliflower florets in a large saucepan, cover with water and a splash of milk (this stops the cauliflower smelling) and bring to the boil. Cook for 2-3 mins until tender, then drain.
  • In a separate saucepan, pour in the milk, add the onion and some seasoning, bring to the boil, then take off the heat. In a small saucepan, make a roux by melting the butter slowly, then adding the flour, stirring to make a paste. While still over a low heat, add the boiled milk, discarding the onion. Using a whisk, beat the milk together with the roux and bring to the boil. Cook for 2 mins until the sauce is lovely and thick - make sure the heat is not too high, otherwise it will catch on the bottom and burn.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a casserole dish, pour over the sauce and top with the cheese and breadcrumb mix. Bake in the oven for 20 mins until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-riced cauliflower. You can find it in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the cauliflower using a box grater.
  • Be sure to drain the cauliflower well after it has been cooked. This will help to prevent the cheese sauce from becoming too thin.
  • To make the cheese sauce extra creamy, use a combination of grated cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
  • If you like, you can add other seasonings to the cheese sauce, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the cauliflower with cheese sauce immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower with Quick Cheese Sauce is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and the cheese sauce makes it a kid-friendly option. This dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of main courses. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Cauliflower with Quick Cheese Sauce a try.

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