Baked cauliflower with creamy cheese sauce

3 servings

25 minutes

Baked cauliflower with creamy cheese sauce is a delicate and aromatic dish from Italian cuisine. The lightness of the vegetables harmonizes with the rich creamy flavor, while melted hard cheese adds an appetizing golden crust. This recipe draws inspiration from traditional Italian casseroles, where the simplicity of ingredients transforms into exquisite taste. Thanks to the creamy cheese sauce, the cauliflower becomes especially soft and rich, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner or a light lunch. A hint of nutmeg adds warm spicy notes to the dish, while breadcrumbs provide a pleasant crunch. Baked cauliflower pairs excellently with a glass of white wine or fresh bread, making the meal even more refined.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 494.7
• Proteins: 36.6g
• Fats: 25.3g
• Carbohydrates: 34.5g

Ingredients

• Cauliflower: 1 head
• Cream 10%: 200 ml
• Ground nutmeg: pinch
• Grated hard cheese: 150 g
• Salt: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Butter: 10 g
• Breadcrumbs: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Clean a small head of cauliflower from green leaves and break it into florets.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cauliflower: 1 head

2. Boil the florets in salted boiling water for 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius, grease the baking dish with butter, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch
   • Butter: 10 g
   • Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons

3. Place the cauliflower in a dish, pour over cream mixed with a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg, sprinkle with grated cheese and 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 10%: 200 ml
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch
   • Ground nutmeg:  pinch
   • Grated hard cheese: 150 g
   • Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons