Have all ingredients measured and ready and the dish should be ready to serve in less than 10 minutes. Cover and cook for 5 15 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp tender. In a large saucepan bring 1 in. A rich and creamy cheddar cheese sauce transforms plain steamed cauliflower into an irresistible side dish. Pour in milk a little at a time and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable 3 to 4 minutes.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1 4 cup cheese. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower making sure to cover all the florets. Place under the broiler for a few minutes and until the top starts to bubble and brown. Add 1 cup of the grated cheese and whisk until melted about 1 minute. Season it with pinches of the salt pepper and nutmeg.
Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan 2 to 3 minutes. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Of water cauliflower and salt to a boil. This is really a very quick recipe to prepare and it is one of my favorite side dishes. Stir most of the grated cheese into the saucepan to melt.
Step 3 heat butter in a skillet over medium. Step 3 heat butter in a skillet over medium. Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 4 cup cheese. Have all ingredients measured and ready and the dish should be ready to serve in less than 10 minutes.