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Take cauliflower to the next level by roasting it whole and adding a creamy zucchini cheese sauce. This dish blends elegance and nutrition, making it ideal for gatherings or when you want to serve something special.

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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Tue, 27 May 2025 10:13:23 GMT
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Here's a beautiful Roast Cauliflower with Zucchini Cheese Sauce you're gonna love. The whole cauliflower comes out golden and crisp, covered in the dreamiest, cheesy zucchini sauce. Whenever you want a healthy showstopper for guests or just a cozy family meal, this is perfect.

Reasons You'll Love This

This isn't boring cauliflower at all. That crunchy outside plus the super smooth cheesy zucchini sauce is a winner every single time. It's easy to make on any weeknight but looks fancy enough if you've got people coming over. Even veggie doubters end up asking for seconds. Plus, the zucchini sneaks in for a boost of goodness without anyone even noticing.

What You'll Need

  • Main Hero: A whole head of cauliflower trimmed up.
  • Flavorful Oil: Extra virgin olive oil for roasting magic.
  • Tasty Basics: Salt and pepper as you like.
  • Smooth Sauce: Four medium zucchini grated and peeled.
  • Pop Of Flavor: Half an onion grated up small.
  • Liquid Love: Half cup vegetable broth.
  • Cheesy Goodness: One cup shredded cheese pick any kind you like.
  • A Little Extra: Half cup parmesan more for the top if you want.
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Easy Cooking Steps

Prep The Cauliflower
Crank your oven to 400°F coat cauliflower with oil and spices roast about 40 minutes till it's golden.
Cook Your Veggies
Sauté onions and zucchini together till they're dry and soft takes roughly 10 minutes.
Blend Up Smooth
Toss that cooked veggie mix into a blender pour in the broth and blend until creamy.
Add Cheese
Warm the puree back in your pan stir in all the cheeses till they're melted and glossy.
Sauce Time
Spoon that cheesy sauce all over the roasted cauliflower finish off with a shower of parmesan and serve it up hot.

Change It Up

Going dairy-free? Nutritional yeast or vegan cheese totally works here. Want a kick? Sprinkle in red pepper flakes. If you've got fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, toss those in too. Sometimes I roast the cauliflower in pieces for easy plating and changing up the cheeses offers a fun twist every time.

Top Tricks For Success

Be generous with oil and spices on the cauliflower for great roasting. Keep that oven temperature high to get things nice and brown. Add your broth little by little until your sauce feels perfect. It's best served fresh out of the oven so everything stays crisp and melty.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What's the benefit of roasting the whole cauliflower?

It makes a stunning presentation, and roasting keeps the inside tender while caramelizing the outside.

→ Why put zucchini in cheese sauce?

Zucchini gives the sauce a velvety texture, boosts its nutrition, and reduces the cheese quantity.

→ Can I cut the cauliflower into pieces before cooking?

Sure, but it'll cook faster, and you'll lose the impressive look of the whole cauliflower.

→ Why do I need to peel the zucchini?

Peeling avoids green specks in the sauce, keeping it smooth and more cheese-like in appearance.

→ Can I prep this in advance?

Make the sauce ahead and reheat it when ready. Roast the cauliflower fresh for best results.

Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

Whole cauliflower roasted beautifully golden, paired with a creamy zucchini-infused cheese sauce. A classy veggie side for any occasion.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
55 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Sauces & Marinades

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Contemporary European

Yield: 6 Servings (1 whole cauliflower)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 4 medium zucchini.
02 A drizzle of olive oil (extra virgin).
03 One cauliflower (whole).
04 Grated parmesan (1/2 cup or 50g), keep a bit extra to sprinkle when serving.
05 A pinch of salt and a little pepper.
06 1/2 onion, finely shredded.
07 Half a cup (125ml) of vegetable broth.
08 A cup (100g) of shredded cheese.

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 200°C. Take off the leaves. Pop the cauliflower into a roasting pan. Give it a light coating of oil, season with pepper and salt, then roast for 40 minutes until darkened on the outside.

Step 02

Grate zucchini along with the onion. In a pot, heat olive oil, then sauté zucchini and onion for about 10 minutes until the liquid from zucchini cooks away. Blend it with a bit of broth, pour it back into the pot, then mix in both types of cheese. Stir until it melts smoothly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth.

Step 03

Move the roasted cauliflower to a platter. Spoon the warm sauce over the top. Drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle with a little extra parmesan.

Notes

  1. Makes a stunning table centerpiece.
  2. You can make the sauce ahead of time.
  3. Peeling the zucchini keeps the sauce looking light.
  4. Add broth gradually to get the sauce consistency just right.

Tools You'll Need

  • Roasting pan.
  • Cheese grater.
  • A blender or food processor.
  • Cooking pot.
  • Hand whisk.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (cheese and parmesan).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 245
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • Protein: 15 g