The traditional English dish of cauliflower cheese combines cauliflower with a rich cheese sauce.If you're on a low-carb diet, it's a recipe that you will definitely want to add to your rotation.It's an easy dish to prepare, so you don't have to be an expert chef.
Step 1: Place the oven in the desired position.
It is important to preheat your oven so that it is properly heated when the cauliflower cheese casserole is ready to bake.Allow the temperature to fully heat and set it at 400 degrees.When your oven reaches the correct temperature, keep an eye on it.Most models will flash a light to let you know that they are preheating.
Step 2: Cut the cauliflower into pieces.
Take a medium head of cauliflower and cut it into quarters.The tough core is at the center of the head.The cauliflower will fall apart if you cut out the core.While a knife makes cutting the large florets into small ones easier, you can often use your fingers to snap them into smaller pieces as well.
Step 3: The cauliflower can be boiled.
Place the cauliflower in a pot with enough water to cover it.Bring the pot to a boil and allow it to cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.Adding some salt to the water will help season the cauliflower.Before turning on the heat, mix in 1 12 to 2 teaspoons.
Step 4: Put the cauliflower in a container and dry it.
Remove the pot from the heat once the cauliflower is cooked long enough to be tender.Set the cauliflower pieces on a towel to absorb any additional water as you work on the sauce.
Step 5: The butter can be melted on the stove.
Place unsalted butter in a medium saucepan and heat it on a high heat.It will take approximately 3 to 5 minutes for the butter to melt completely.It can be helpful to cut the butter into pieces.As the butter begins to melt, keep an eye on it.It can burn very quickly.
Step 6: For a few minutes, cook the mixture with the flour.
Add the flour into the pan when the butter is melted.If the butter and flour are not fully combined, use a whisk.If you want to get rid of the floury taste, lower the heat to medium and let the mixture cook for a few minutes.When whisking the flour and butter together, make sure to blend until the mixture is smooth.Continue to cook the flour and butter mixture to make sure it doesn't burn.
Step 7: Put the mustard powder and pepper into a container.
After cooking away the flour taste from the butter and flour mixture, you can add some mustard powder and black pepper to taste the pan.Combine all of the ingredients.If you prefer cayenne pepper, you can swap it for the black pepper.If you want to add a lot of heat to the dish, add 1 to 2 pinches of cayenne.
Step 8: Put it in the milk.
It is time to add the milk after you have seasoned the butter and flour mixture.In a steady stream, pour 2 cups of milk into the pan.Make sure to whisk the contents of the pan as you pour to make sure the mixture doesn't become lumpy.If you prefer a low-fat milk, you can use it to make the creamiest sauce.
Step 9: Bring the mixture to a boil by seasoning it with salt.
Season the sauce with salt after you mix the milk into it.Stir the contents of the pot with a spoon when it's time to cook.Allow the sauce to cook for approximately 2 minutes.
Step 10: Add the cheese to it.
Add 1 14 cups of cheese to the pan when the sauce is thick.If you want the cheese to melt into the sauce before adding another, be sure to stir it in a few at a time.That will make the cheese sauce smooth.Before assembling the casserole, it is a good idea to taste the sauce and see if you need to add more pepper or salt.
Step 11: The cauliflower should be placed in the baking dish.
Check the cauliflower pieces to make sure they are dry.Next, place them in the baking dish.Spread them out as much as possible.If you place your baking dish in the oven, make sure it is ovenproof.
Step 12: The cheese sauce should be spread over the cauliflower.
The cheese sauce should be poured over the cauliflower when it is in the baking dish.If you want to make sure that all of the cauliflower is covered, you should use a spoon to spread the sauce.
Step 13: Add the cheese and bread to the top of the dish.
If you want to make a topping for the dish, combine 2 to 3 cups (30 to 45 g) of breadcrumbs with 2 or more cups of cheese in a small bowl.In an even layer, sprinkle the mixture over the cauliflower.The topping can be tailored to your liking.If you want to use only cheese, you can leave the breadcrumbs out.
Step 14: For 30 minutes, bake.
The cauliflower cheese can be cooked in the oven for 30 minutes.The dish is ready when the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.When the casserole comes out of the oven, you can sprinkle chopped chives or flat-leaf parsley over it.