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BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE
This cheesy cauliflower bake makes a great side dish that reheats well.
Provided by Stephanie Manley
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the cauliflower into large bite-size pieces.
- Cook the cauliflower in a large pot of salted water. The cauliflower should be tender, but firm. The cooking time is approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, start the cheese sauce.
- Melt two tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
- When the butter has melted completely, add the flour and stir to combine.
- Cook the flour for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Slowly begin to add milk, whisking constantly. With each addition of milk the sauce should thicken.
- Add the dry yellow mustard and stir to combine.
- Add 4 ounces of cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Place the cooked cauliflower into a large casserole dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
- Sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of cheese over the cauliflower.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER CHEESE - GRATIN
When I was growing up, we NEVER called this dish a "Gratin" - it was always Cauliflower cheese and was invariably our main meal and NOT an accompaniment! My mother had to be very clever and thrifty in what she bought & cooked, and in the absence of meat on the table, she used cheese as the protein! This dish has become very "fashionable" again is served in many guises, Cauliflower Noisette, Cauliflower Gratin, Cheese and Cauliflower Bake...but to me, it will always be just Cauliflower Cheese, and it remains one of my favourite meals! I do serve it as an accompaniment now, but you have to be very careful what you serve it with, as it is very cheesy and rich. Alternatively, just have it as a main meal and serve some homemade bread and butter with it and maybe some salad or steamed spring greens! By the way, if you make a large batch, it freezes very well - either in small plastic containers or in zip lock bags; defrost and microwave to re-heat OR reheat over a Bain Marie. Try wherever possible to use English Mustard AND a good mature Cheddar cheese in the sauce, it DOES make a huge difference to the taste, and other types of mustards & cheeses do not work as well.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- *If oven baking, pre-heat oven to 225C or 450°F.
- Trim the cauliflower & break into small florets.
- Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until just tender.
- Drain in a colander and then place in a buttered ovenproof baking dish.
- Add the milk, flour and butter to a saucepan.
- Heat and whisking with a wire whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
- Allow to simmer for a further 2 minutes.
- Add three-quarters of the grated cheese, mustard, a pinch of nutmeg and seasoning.
- Cook for further minute stirring well.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
- Mix the remaining cheese, and breadcrumbs, if using, together, sprinkle over the top.
- Place under a hot grill until golden brown, OR, bake in a pre-heated oven 225C/450F for about 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 187.7, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4, Protein 7.2
CHEDDAR CHEESE-STUFFED CAULIFLOWER
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Trim the base of the cauliflower so the stem is flat to the head but without cutting off any florets. Blanch the cauliflower until just beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
- In a small skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Stir in the Parmesan and basil.
- Gently begin to create space in between the florets and stuff each space with a log of Cheddar. Continue until all the pieces of cheese are used. Press the toasted breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower. Place in a small baking dish and bake until the cauliflower is tender all the way through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
CAULIFLOWER-CHEDDAR SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until they start softening, about 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower, bay leaf, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the cauliflower starts browning, 5 minutes. Stir in the flour until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer until the cauliflower is tender, 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
- Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth (or puree in the pot with an immersion blender). Return the soup to the pot over medium heat. Stir in the cheese until melted; add up to 1 cup water if the soup is too thick.
- Add the sherry; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve with cheese straws.
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