Cheesy Baked Cauliflower: A Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 teaspoon dry mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray for easy cleanup.
2. Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the cauliflower with cooking spray, then season generously with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and a sprinkle of garlic powder.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and slightly golden.
4. While the cauliflower is baking, whisk together the evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard, and your favorite hot sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
5. Take the baking sheet with the cauliflower out of the oven.
6. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Gently add the baked cauliflower to the saucepan and toss to coat in the melted butter. Pour in the milk-egg mixture and stir to combine. Add the shredded Cheddar cheese and continue to gently stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 231 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 887 mg
• Protein Content: 13 g
• Cholesterol Content: 97 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g