Bloemkool (Cauliflower Netherlands – Style)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Bloemkool (Cauliflower Netherlands - Style)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

275

Sugar

Fat

19g

Bloemkool or Cauliflower is a very popular vegetable in the Netherlands and is often enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. This Bloemkool recipe is a creamy, cheesy cauliflower dish that makes a comforting meal in the cooler months of the year. The tender cauliflower florets are cooked to perfection in a creamy, buttery sauce that is spiced with nutmeg and enriched with grated cheese, if desired. Serve it as a main dish alongside rice or as a side dish to meat or fish. It's a crowd-pleaser dish that will make your taste buds sing!

Instructions

1.	Clean and cut the cauliflower head into medium sized florets.
2.	In a deep pan, add water and cauliflower florets and boil the cauliflower for 4-5 minutes until tender.
3.	Remove the cooked cauliflower from the pan and set aside.
4.	In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat until melted.
5.	Add flour, salt, and nutmeg to the butter and whisk until smooth.
6.	Gradually add in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7.	Add the cooked cauliflower back into the pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
8.	Stir in 1/2 to 1 cup of grated cheese, if desired, until melted and fully incorporated.
9.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Bloemkool or Cauliflower is a healthy, low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

CONS

Some people don’t like the taste of cauliflower.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cauliflower is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is a good source of vitamins C and K, folate, potassium.
It is also high in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease and cancer.

	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 )