Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets features oven-roasted cauliflower with caramelized edges tossed in a rich cheddar sauce made silky with evaporated milk and eggs. A hint of dry mustard, garlic, and hot sauce brightens the flavor, balancing the buttery, melty finish. Serve it hot as a comforting side for dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to any casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Arrange the cauliflower evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the cauliflower with cooking spray, then season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, stirring once halfway through, about 25 minutes.
- 4
While the cauliflower bakes, whisk the evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.
- 5
Take the cauliflower out of the oven.
- 6
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Carefully add the cauliflower and toss to coat. Stir in the milk-egg mixture. Add the Cheddar cheese and gently stir until creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 406.89 kcal High
- Protein 12.27 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.2 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.63 g High
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 100.89 mg High
- Sodium 326.44 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.45 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.38 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 310.78 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source
- Potassium 155.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 17.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.14 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄