Lemon Cauliflower Cheese

Another delicious vegetable that is in season right now is cauliflower! My family's favourite way to enjoy cruciferous veggie is baked with a lemon cheese sauce ~ it's delicious and simple to prepare, requiring few ingredients.

LEMON CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into florettes

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 tsp lemon pepper (or 1/2 each of salt and pepper)

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp lemon rind

2 egg yolks, beaten

1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Cook the cauliflower in a pot of boiling water until softened. Drain and place in a 9"x9" casserole dish and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the pot over medium-high heat and whisk in the flour. Once combined, slowly add the milk as you are whisking. Keep whisking as you bring the mixture to a boil and it thickens. Reduce the heat to medium.
• Add the lemon pepper, paprika, lemon rind and egg yolks, working quickly to avoid the egg and lemon splitting the mixture (causing it to get the appearance of scrambled eggs).
• Add half the cheese and whisk until smooth.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and top with the remaining grated cheese. Place in oven for 15 -20 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown on top.
• Serve and enjoy!