Baked Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce
A simple and decadent casserole recipe that will impress your family. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetables, a family of veggies that have been shown to prevent cancer.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower ( large)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons flour (GF flour for gluten free version)
- 1 pinch hot red pepper flakes
- 2 cups milk
- 1 -2 cup cheese, grated - any kind you have in the fridge will be delicious.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Directions
- 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.
- 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 - be patient.
- 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.
- Bake at 350 F until cheese is melted.
