Cauliflower Cheese Casserole
Salty and rich, this cauliflower cheese casserole makes enough for a hearty vegetarian main dish along with a fresh salad. Two kinds of cheese including sharp cheddar and Parmesan, add loads of flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons sweet white rice flour
- 2 ⅔ cups whole milk
- ½ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme , oregano, or herbs du Provence
- 1 can butter beans , drained, or white beans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400° F.
- Wash and break the 1 large cauliflower into large florets. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and drop in the florets. Boil the florets for about 5-8 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a knife. Pour the florets carefully through a colander to drain.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the 6 tablespoons unsalted butter. Whisk in the 6 tablespoons sweet white rice flour and cook over low heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes until a thick paste forms. Gradually pour the 2 ⅔ cups whole milk into the roux whisking constantly. Bring the sauce to a simmer and simmer, whisking, for about 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is very thick. Stir in all but a small handful of the ½ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, the 1 teaspoon fine sea salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, and½ teaspoon dried thyme.
- Arrange the florets in a baking dish, scatter the drained 1 can butter beans over the top, and pour over the cheese sauce over the entire dish. Scatter the surface with the rest of the cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or so or until the sauce is bubbling at the edges. Remove, let stand for 5 minutes, and eat hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 2mg