Indulge in a culinary delight with our homemade cheese sauce, the perfect companion for tender cauliflower florets. This luscious sauce, crafted with a blend of sharp cheddar, creamy mozzarella, and a hint of tangy Parmesan, elevates the humble cauliflower into a gourmet treat. Discover three delectable variations to suit your palate: a classic cheese sauce, a spicy kick with Sriracha, or a rich and smoky flavor infused with bacon. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this versatile sauce that transforms cauliflower into a culinary masterpiece.
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CHEESE SAUCE OVER CAULIFLOWER
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
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
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
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
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
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
CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE
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
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 WITH CHEESE SAUCE
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
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
ZESTY CHEESE SAUCE WITH CAULIFLOWER
Sounds like a great way to "spice" up and colour up cauliflower. Haven't tried this one yet but looking forward to doing so.
Provided by LuckyMomof3
Categories Sauces
Time 27m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook onion for 3 minute until softened.
- Sprinkle with flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk and bring to simmer stirring constantly.
- Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened DO NOT BOIL.
- Cook cauliflower in boiling salted water until tender and drain well.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cheese and salt and stir until cheese is melted.
- Pour over cauliflower to serve and sprinkle with chives or flakes if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 565.9, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 14.7
Tips:
- For a vegan cheese sauce, use plant-based milk and cheese. - To make the sauce thicker, add more cornstarch or flour. - For a thinner sauce, add more milk. - Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. - Add other ingredients to the sauce for flavor, such as cooked vegetables, bacon, or sausage. - Serve the cheese sauce over cauliflower, pasta, or vegetables. ###Conclusion:
Homemade cheese sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a cheese sauce that is perfect for your next meal.Tips:
- For a vegan cheese sauce, use plant-based milk and cheese.
- To make the sauce thicker, add more cornstarch or flour.
- For a thinner sauce, add more milk.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add other ingredients to the sauce for flavor, such as cooked vegetables, bacon, or sausage.
- Serve the cheese sauce over cauliflower, pasta, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Homemade cheese sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a cheese sauce that is perfect for your next meal.
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