Alright, let’s talk about this gluten-free cauliflower cheese I made the other day. It was a bit of a mission, but totally worth it in the end.
So, first things first, I grabbed a head of cauliflower from the store. Looked for one that wasn’t too beat up, you know? Then I chopped it into florets. Not too big, not too small – just right. You want them to cook evenly.
Next up was the cheese sauce. This is where the “gluten-free” part comes in. Instead of using flour to thicken the sauce, I went with cornstarch. Melted some butter in a saucepan, whisked in the cornstarch, and let it cook for a minute or two. Gotta get rid of that raw cornstarch taste.
Then I slowly poured in milk, whisking like crazy to avoid any lumps. Nobody wants a lumpy cheese sauce! Once it was smooth, I added a bunch of grated cheddar cheese. Like, a LOT. And a little bit of mustard powder for a bit of a kick. Salt and pepper, of course. Taste as you go, adjust to your liking.
While I was messing with the cheese sauce, I steamed the cauliflower until it was tender-crisp. You don’t want it mushy, but you also don’t want it rock hard. Just a little bit of bite.
After that, I tossed the cauliflower in a baking dish and poured the cheese sauce all over it. Made sure every little floret was covered in cheesy goodness. Then, I sprinkled some extra cheese on top. Because why not?
Into the oven it went! I baked it until the cheese was bubbly and golden brown. Keep an eye on it, ovens are different, you don’t wanna burn the top layer of cheese.
Finally, I pulled it out and let it cool for a few minutes before digging in. Man, it was good. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole thing was just super comforting. Definitely making this one again!
- Grabbed a cauliflower.
- Chopped it up.
- Made a cheese sauce (gluten-free!).
- Steamed the cauliflower.
- Combined everything and baked it.
- Ate it!
It might sound like a lot of steps, but honestly, it’s pretty straightforward. And the results are totally worth the effort. Give it a try, you might just surprise yourself!