Baked Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce

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Baked cauliflower in a creamy cheese sauce that doesn't use cream-of-X soup. Note: I have made this with skim milk and lowfat cheese and it works, but you have to cook the sauce longer to get it to thicken.

by _Pixie_·published 2002-03-28

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Cauliflower

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

35 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

201 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

1 head cauliflower (large)cauliflower
2 tablespoons butterbutter
6 tablespoons flourflour
1 pinch hot red pepper flakesred-pepper-flakes
2 cups milkmilk
1 -2 cup cheese, grated (I like cheddar or marble)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)garlic
salt and pepper (optional)salt

Instructions (10 steps)

01Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces and steam until just tender.
02While it is steaming, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes and garlic powder (if using).
03Add the flour and mix until smooth and thickened.
04Mix in the milk a bit at a time stirring each time until smooth.
05Cook, stirring constantly, over a medium heat until thick and creamy (this takes awhile).

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