Cheesy Cauliflower (Cauliflower Cheese)

  • head of cauliflower
  • 2 T butter or veg oil
  • 3 T flour
  • 2 c milk
  • 1 t Dijon mustard
  • 1 c grated sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan
  • black pepper
  1. Cut cauliflower into quarters and steam or boil till just tender.
  2. Put pieces in baking dish.
  3. Preheat oven to 350.
  4. Make a roux with the butter, flour, and milk.
  5. When roux is thickened, remove from heat, and stir in the mustard, pepper, and cheeses (set aside a few tablespoons of each cheese to use later for the topping).
  6. Pour roux over cauliflower. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.
  7. Bake 15 minutes, till sauce is bubbling and top is golden.

After a recipe in Mary McCartney’s Food: Vegetarian Home Cooking.