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How to Make Cauliflower Cheese With Bechamel Sauce

All Recipes, Tapas / September 10, 2021

Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce | A Ridiculously Good Recipe

So just a couple of weeks ago, we released a delicious cauliflower recipe. Today we have another great one, we´re talking Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce. The flavors of this dish are ridiculously good, the recipe is easy to make and it´s all done using the simplest ingredients.

Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce
This Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce is the perfect side dish for any meal. Heck, you can even serve it as a main course, next to a salad and a crunchy baguette. Either way, with one taste, you will get hooked on this delicious recipe.

Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce
To make this recipe, I used a head of fresh cauliflower. But you can also use prepared frozen cauliflower florets. If they are uncooked, just follow the same steps as below. If they are pre-cooked, thaw them out and pat completely dry, then add straight into the casserole dish, skipping the boiling part.

Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: To make the bechamel sauce, I used 2% fat milk. But you can also use whole milk, non-fat milk or even plant based milk. The secret? make sure to whisk the milk continuously to end up with a creamy sauce with no lumps.

Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY NONSTICK FRYING PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SPANISH PAPRIKA
SPANISH SEA SALT

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Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 213 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 30 grams
  • 2 cups milk 475 ml
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 60 grams
  • 1/2 cup shredded manchego cheese 42 grams
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.15 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a stock pot half ways with water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat

  2. Meanwhile, remove the florets from a head of cauliflower, first cut the head into 4 evenly sized quarters, then remove the florets, cutting the bigger ones into smaller bite sized florets, add the florets into a colander and rinse under cold water

  3. Once the water comes to a boil add the florets into the stock pot, cook between 4 to 6 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the cauliflower with a toothpick, do not over-cook, otherwise the cauliflower will get mushy, drain into a colander and shake off any excess water

  4. Grease a casserole dish with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive and add the florets, all in a single layer, season with black pepper and set aside

  5. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in 1 shallot finely diced and 2 cloves garlic finely minced, mix with the olive oil, after 1 minute add in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and mix continuously for 3 to 4 minutes, then add in 2 cups milk, a little at a time while whisking together, once you end up with a creamy sauce with no lumps, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and pour the sauce over the florets of cauliflower

  6. Then evenly spread out 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup shredded manchego cheese and top off with a sprinkle of sweet smoked Spanish paprika

  7. Add the casserole dish into a preheated oven, 210 C -410 F, after 20 to 25 minutes and you end up with a golden crust on top, remove from the oven, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 4g 25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 16mg 5%

Sodium 189mg 8%

Potassium 443mg 13%

Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Fiber 3g 13%

Sugar 7g 8%

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 277IU 6%

Vitamin C 47mg 57%

Calcium 181mg 18%

Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Tags: all-purpose flour, bechamel, bechamel sauce, breadcrumbs, cauliflower, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, manchego cheese, milk, roasted, shallots, side dish, sweet smoked spanish paprika, vegetarian

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2 Comments

  1. Karen

    5 stars
    Delicious side dish! My family loved it I'll definitely make again!

    27 . Sep . 2021

    • Spain on a Fork

      So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂

      27 . Sep . 2021

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