Creamy Cauliflower Béchamel Sauce is a classic creamy white sauce made with cauliflower and cream cheese instead of flour, making it a great gluten free option.
Creamy Cauliflower Béchamel Sauce
I have been using this sauce instead of Béchamel for years, well, ever since having kids and wanting to hide veggies everywhere. This recipe was first inspired by Pinch of Yum’s Creamy Cauliflower Sauce. I just adapted it so that my kids would love it, slightly less garlic and added cream cheese. So delicious!
This recipe is easiest in the Thermomix because you can just turn it on and walk away, I have also included a method for those without one.
This recipe is so versatile, I have used it in;
- Leftover Xmas Ham Cordon Bleu Lasagne,
- Prawn Poké Bowls
- Leftover Roast Chicken Mac n Cheese
- Cauliflower Alfredo
- Lasagne
Creamy Cauliflower Béchamel Sauce
Description
Creamy Cauliflower Béchamel Sauce is a classic creamy white sauce made with cauliflower and cream cheese instead of flour, making it a great gluten free option.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 20g butter
- 500g cauliflower, roughly chopped
- 300g milk
- pinch of salt
- pinch of white pepper
- 250g cream cheese
Instructions
THERMOMIX METHOD
Place garlic into mixing bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 7. Scrape down sides, add butter and sauté 2 min / Varoma / speed 1.
Add cauliflower and chop 10 sec / speed 7. Add milk and cook 20 min / 100°C / speed 1.
Add cream cheese, salt and pepper, insert butterfly and mash 20 sec / speed 3 or until smooth and creamy.
NON THERMOMIX METHOD
Chop garlic finely and sauté in a little butter in a large fry pan over low heat until translucent. Remove and set aside.
Place cauliflower into a saucepan with the milk and simmer gently for 7-10 minutes until tender.
Using a slotted spoon place cauliflower into a blender along with 1-2 cups of the liquid, the garlic, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Blend until the sauce is very smooth, adding more cooking liquid if needed. You may need to do this in batches if your blender is not large enough.
Notes
This sauce freezes well.
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This recipe was originally published August, 2018.