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Roasted cauliflower crowned with irresistible cheese delight

Cauliflower often finds its way into soups, is steamed, and is garnished with breadcrumbs. In all these forms, it usually serves as a side dish, but it certainly deserves more attention at the table. When roasted and paired with a creamy cheese sauce, it truly steals the show. And rightly so, because it's a delicious and simple dish cherished by generations.

Roasted cauliflower in cheese sauce
Roasted cauliflower in cheese sauce
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Daria Rudny-Dul

3 November 2024 20:17

If you're searching for a method to prepare cauliflower, you've come to just the right place. Instead of cutting it into florets, leave it whole in a baking dish and roast it. Paired with a cheese sauce, it transforms into a delicious snack or warming dinner that will impress the whole family.

Roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce

Say goodbye to overcooked cauliflower; this roasted version is far superior. It retains a slight crunch, deliciously enveloped in a cheese sauce. It's the ultimate autumn comfort food, sneaking in a substantial serving of vegetables. The sauce alone is so tasty that it's hard to resist sampling from the pot. Together with the cauliflower, it becomes even more delightful.

When it appears on the table, everyone is wide-eyed. It looks stunning, and on top of that, tastes so good that there are often squabbles over the last piece. Fortunately, it's quick to make, so an extra serving can be prepared if needed.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cauliflower.

Cheese Sauce: 

  • 1.5 tablespoons plain flour,
  • 3.5 tablespoons butter, 
  • 480 millilitres milk, 
  • pepper to taste,
  • a pinch of nutmeg,
  • 150 grams cheddar cheese.
Cauliflower whole
Cauliflower whole© delicacies

Instructions:

Whole roasted cauliflower
Whole roasted cauliflower© delicious treats

Step 1. Remove the leaves from the cauliflower. Boil it whole in salted water for 5 minutes, with the florets facing down.

Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce© delicacies

Step 2. Transfer the cauliflower to a baking dish. Drizzle generously with olive oil, season with salt, and place in an oven preheated to 200°C (392°F) for 40 minutes.

Roasted cauliflower in cheese sauce
Roasted cauliflower in cheese sauce© delicacies

Step 3. Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. In a pot, melt the butter, add the flour and mix. While stirring constantly, add the milk. Add nutmeg, pepper, and grated cheese. Heat until the cheese melts, forming a thick sauce.

Step 4. Pour the hot cheese sauce over the roasted cauliflower. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, and it's ready. Enjoy!

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