Chile Cheese Cauliflower
Author: Anita
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Total time: 55 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 medium to large head cauliflower, washed & broken into large florets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 tsp English mustard (Coleman's powdered)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup diced green chiles (adjust for desired heat)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Place cauliflower in steamer and steam for 3-5 minutes or until just starting to get tender. Or you could boil it in about an inch of water in a covered pot for 3-5 minutes and drain it.
  3. For the sauce, melt the butter in a medium pan and stir in the flour. Cook over a gentle heat for one minute, then gradually add the milk, a little at a time, stirring well between each addition to keep lumps from forming. Return the pan to a medium heat and bring the mixture to the boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat down to low and simmer while stirring for several minutes to thicken, then remove from the heat.
  4. Add the cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic powder and blend thoroughly. Stir in chiles, adjusting amount to desired heat.
  5. Place the cauliflower in a glass baking dish and pour the sauce over, being sure to evenly cover the cauliflower. Bake for 30 minutes or until nicely browned on top.
  6. Serve topped with green onions, parsley, or cilantro for garnish
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/sides/vegetables/chile-cheese-cauliflower/