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Cauliflower Cheese

Tender but intact cauliflower in mustardy mature-Cheddar sauce with a browned breadcrumb crust.

Recipe bywjf.morris
SideVegetarianSunday roastMake-ahead
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Total time56 min
DifficultyEasy
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving18.1g protein
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Serves
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Method

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  1. 01

    Prepare the oven and cauliflower

    5 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan. Bring a large pan of water to the boil with 1 tsp salt. Add the cauliflower

  2. 02

    Simmer the cauliflower

    5 minHands-off · check as directed

    Simmer for 4-5 minutes until barely tender.

  3. 03

    Drain the cauliflower

    1 minHands-on

    Drain very thoroughly

  4. 04

    Steam dry the cauliflower

    5 minHands-off · check as directed

    Leave in the colander for 5 minutes so steam escapes. Excess water would thin the sauce.

  5. 05

    Melt the butter

    7 minHands-on

    Melt the butter in the medium saucepan. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in warm milk and simmer for 4 minutes until smooth and lightly thickened.

  6. 06

    Remove from the heat

    3 minHands-on

    Remove from the heat. Stir in both mustards, nutmeg, 175g Cheddar, salt and pepper.

  7. 07

    Arrange the cauliflower

    3 minHands-on

    Arrange the cauliflower in the baking dish and pour over the sauce. Mix breadcrumbs, 25g Cheddar and olive oil and scatter on top.

  8. 08

    Bake the cauliflower cheese

    22 minHands-off · check as directed

    Bake on a tray for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and browned.

  9. 09

    Rest before serving

    5 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment check

6 items required

  • Large saucepan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • 2 litre baking dish, about 28 x 20 x 5cm
  • Baking tray

Dietary and allergen note: Vegetarian if the hard cheese uses vegetarian rennet. Contains gluten and dairy.

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