Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 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
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 8mins
Cooking time 16mins
Adapted from southernfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

 Separate the cauliflower into small florets and put in a steaming basket over about 1/2 inch of simmering water. Cover and let the cauliflower steam for about 5 to 8 minutes, until crisp-tender or tender, depending on how you like it. 

Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, ground mustard, and nutmeg and cook, whisking or stirring constantly, for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

 

Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup of the milk or half-and-half and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened. 

Stir in the shredded cheese and continue cooking, stirring, until the cheese has melted.

Thin the sauce with a tablespoon or two of milk, if desired. 

Add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Makes 1 1/4 cups of sauce.

Serve the cauliflower and pass the sauce separately.

 

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