Ingredients for Zesty Cheese Sauce With Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh Chives
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How to Make Zesty Cheese Sauce With Cauliflower
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Do not boil.
- While the sauce simmers, cook 1 large head of cauliflower florets in a pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp (about 8-10 minutes). Drain well.
- Remove the cheese sauce from the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese!), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked cauliflower. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives or red pepper flakes (optional) before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
50g
Carbs
6g
