Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Casserole

Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Casserole

Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Casserole Ingredients (8 Servings)

• 1 large head of cauliflower, 1 lb. total
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 10 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• Sea salt, to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Set a large pot of water to boil and arrange a steamer rack over the pot.
• Remove the green outer leaves from the cauliflower head.
• Place the cauliflower on the steamer rack and let it steam until it’s tender, around 10 minutes.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl to cool.
• Once the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, use your hands to gently break the florets from the thick central stalk, keeping the cauliflower in large florets.
• Arrange the florets in a large baking dish and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
• Reduce the heat to low, add the flour, salt, and pepper, and whisk until all the ingredients are well incorporated, and the mixture turns golden brown, around 2 minutes.
• Raise the heat to medium and add the whole milk, continually whisking, until a smooth sauce forms, around 5 minutes.
• If the sauce is too thick, whisk in additional milk until the desired consistency is achieved.
• Add 1 cup of the grated extra sharp cheddar cheese and whisk until melted, around 1 minute.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, covering all the florets.
• Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and season with additional salt and pepper if desired and bake until the cauliflower is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling, around 30 minutes.
• Remove the Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Casserole from the oven and let it cool off before cutting and serving.

Buon Appetito!