Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar Beer Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar Beer Sauce

Adapted from a recipe card in "Cooking with Beer".
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower, (about 1 kilo / 2 1/2 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium shallots, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Irish ale, or your favorite beer
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, (6 oz / 170 g)

Instructions
 

  • Trim the cauliflower and cut into 1/2 inch florets. Place the cauliflower in a medium bowl.
  • Preheat your oven to 230° F (450° F), line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • To the cauliflower, add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and toss the cauliflower to coat.
  • Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes or until it is tender and lightly browned. While cooking use a spatula and turn the cauliflower.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the sauce. To a medium sauce pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and put over medium heat, when hot, add the shallots and cook 3-4 minutes or until tender and translucent, stirring often.
  • Add the flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and stir and cook 1 minute.
  • Add the ale, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, stir and bring to a simmer on medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low.
  • Add the cheese 1/4 cup at a time and stir until smooth before adding the next 1/4 cup. After all cheese is added, keep warm, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is done.
  • Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving bowl or platter, top with cheese sauce. Serve as a side dish with any meal, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.

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