Bloemkool (cauliflower Netherlands - Style)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 medium head cauliflower (bloemkool)
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2-1 cup cheese, grated (optional)

Recipe

• 1 clean and break cauliflower into flowerettes.
• 2 in a kettle, boil cauliflower in the water until tender.
• 3 while the cauliflower is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan, over low heat.
• 4 whisk in flour, salt and nutmeg, making a smooth paste.
• 5 add the milk slowly, stirring constantly to incorporate smoothly.
• 6 cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
• 7 optional: grated cheese may be added at this point, stirring constantly to incorporate into a smooth sauce.
• 8 drain and place cauliflower in a serving dish.
• 9 pour sauce, (cheese sauce) over cauliflower and serve.