Bloemkool met een Kaassausje (Keto-Stijl)
Cauliflower with Creamy Cheese Sauce (No Flour Thickener)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm cheese sauce is made without flour or starch. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Steamed cauliflower florets smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This keto version ensures the cheese sauce is made with heavy cream and butter, without any flour (roux) for thickening. A classic Dutch side dish, made keto.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, grated cheese (e.g., Gouda, Cheddar), salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg.
How to make it keto
Confirm cheese sauce is made without flour or starch. Ask for generous amounts of butter/cream in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Is de kaassaus zonder bloem of zetmeel gemaakt? Graag extra boter en room in de saus.
Is the cheese sauce flour/starch-free? Please add extra butter and cream to the sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional cheese sauce (kaassaus) often uses a flour-based roux.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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