Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1 tsp pepper, divided
• 4 tbsp butter, cubed
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Swiss
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• Chopped fresh thyme

Directions

1. eheat the oven to 375. Place the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Toss to coat. Bake for 8 minutes. Stir; bake until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes longer.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in next 6 ingredients and the remaining salt and pepper.

3. Pour 3/4 cup cheese sauce into a greased 2 quart baking dish. Top with cauliflower and remaining cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Top with fresh thyme.

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