This for me is the most enjoyable way to eat cauliflower. Cheesy Mustard Roasted Cauliflower looks like a bit of a centerpiece when placed on a table and served family style. A whole cauliflower bathed in a creamy, cheesy, mustard sauce and baked until a light bronze & cut into wedges and serve. This can be served as a side dish or as a main with some crusty bread and a simple garden salad. More appealing than little florets, this whole roasted cauliflower demands attention…as it should.
CHEESY MUSTARD ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
This for me is the most enjoyable way to eat cauliflower. It looks like a bit of a centerpiece when placed on a table and served family style. A whole cauliflower bathed in a creamy, cheesy, mustard sauce and baked until a light bronze. Cut into wedges and serve. This can be served as a side dish or as a main with some crusty bread and a simple garden salad.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large head of cauliflower
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 1 cup finely grated Romano cheese
- 2 tbsp prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- Crispy fried onions, such as French’s and fresh chopped chives, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (225°C). Have a cast iron pan, dish or a baking dish ready to roast the cauliflower in. Trim the bottom of the cauliflower so it will sit flat in a pan. You can trim the excess green outer leaves but I leave some on because I think it helps to keep the cauliflower together.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a good pinch of salt and carefully add the cauliflower, stem side down into the water. Cook, covered for 8 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but still holding its shape. Drain well. Place into the pan or baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, all three cheeses, mustard, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Slather the mixture evenly all over the cauliflower. Roast, uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with fried onions and chives (bacon would also be good). And serve immediately. Serves 8 as a side and 4 to 6 as a main.