Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
Servings 6
Calories 345kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups water
- 1 whole cauliflower leaves and thickest part of core removed being careful to keep the head intact.
For the Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley for Garnish (optional}
Instructions
- Bring wine, oil, kosher salt, juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add whole cauliflower, reduce heat and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- Remove cauliflower from pot using 1 or 2 slotted spoons, drain and transfer the cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, rotating sheet halfway through, until brown all over, 30-40 minutes.
- Reduce the oven to 375 degrees.
To Make the Cheese Sauce
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl and 'frost' the top and sides of the cauliflower. Return to the oven for about 5-7 minutes or just until the cheese has started to melt. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- To serve, cut into slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 5064mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 0.3mg