Side Dish: United States – Creamed Cauliflower with Horseradish

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
2 tbsp (15 g) all-purpose flour
1 1 / 2 cups (360 ml) milk or light cream
2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) prepared horseradish, adjust to taste
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch of grated nutmeg
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil or steam cauliflower florets until tender, drain well.  
2. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to make a roux.  
3. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened into a white sauce; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.  
4. Stir in prepared horseradish, then fold sauce into the drained cauliflower.  
5. Heat through briefly, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley.