Cheddar Baked Cauliflower

By Johanna

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 1 1/3 c. whole milk or half & half
• 8 oz. aged cheddar cheese
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp.fresh bread crumbs (optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried mustard
• nutmeg
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Trim the cauliflower & break into small florets.
3. Boil in salted water for 10-15 min. or until just tender.
4. Drain in a colander and then place in a well buttered oven proof baking dish.
5. Add the milk, flour and butter to a saucepan.
6. Heat to boiling; whisking with a wire whisk continuously until the sauce is thick and smooth.
7. Allow to simmer for 2 min.
8. Add 3/4 of the grated cheese, mustard, a pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper.
9. Cook for 1 more min, stirring well.
10. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
11. Mix the remaining cheese and bread crumbs together, sprinkle over the top.
12. Bake in preheated oven for about 15-20 min. until golden brown and bubbling.