Ingredients for Baked Cauliflower Cheese With Bacon
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
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How to Make Baked Cauliflower Cheese With Bacon
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a 6-cup baking dish.
- Cook 1 medium head of cauliflower florets in boiling salted water for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain well and arrange in the prepared baking dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 4 slices of bacon, chopped, and cook for 4 minutes, or until softened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Return to heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of milk, stirring continuously until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower. Top with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
19g
Fat
85g
Carbs
8g
