Cauliflower Cheese

Do you want to impress your family with a delicious side dish for roast dinners? Then you'll love this easy-to-make cauliflower cheese! Not only is it an essential part of the Traditional British Christmas dinner, but it's also a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables. Can also be served as a vegetarian course.Make a homemade cheese sauce from scratch to take this classic vegetable side up a notch, mustard and nutmeg makes it extra cheesy, creamy and bold in flavour. See blog post for more additional ingredient ideas.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 whole Cauliflower (cut into florets)
• 50 grams Butter
• 50 grams Plain Flour
• 600 ml Milk
• 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
• pinch Nutmeg
• 100 gram Gouda
• 100 grams Mature Cheddar
• Salt and Pepper
• 50 grams Gouda (Grated)
• 50 grams Mature Cheddar (Grated)
• 20 grams Panko Breadcrumbs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Florets: Chop 1 whole Cauliflower into florets and set aside.
2. 2Boil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the chopped cauliflower florets. Boil for around 5 minutes until they are tender but still firm.
3. 3Drain the boiled cauliflower and let it air dry.Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 220°C/ 425°F/ Gas Mark 7
4. 4Roux: Prepare the cheese sauce by melting 50 grams Butter in a large pan over medium-low heat, stirring in 50 grams Plain Flour a bit at a time until you form a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1 minute without allowing it to turn brown
5. 5Milk: Gradually add 600 ml Milk to the roux in small splashes, whisking constantly between each addition to remove lumps.
6. 6Flavour: Add any desired flavourings such as 2 tsp Dijon Mustard and pinch Nutmeg or use other spices like paprika, parsley or thyme to the sauce and stir until well combined. Bring to a boil to help thicken.
7. 7Cheese: Reduce the heat to a simmer and add your chosen cheese (we used 100 gram Gouda & 100 grams Mature Cheddar, stirring occasionally until it melts.
8. 8Season: Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
9. 9Dish: Place the drained cooked cauliflower chunks into a oven proof baking dish.
10. 10Pour over the cheese sauce.
11. 11Topping: Sprinkle with grated cheese we used (50 grams Gouda & 50 grams Mature Cheddar) and 20 grams Panko Breadcrumbs if using.
12. 12Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven (200°C/ 220°C/ 425°F/ Gas Mark 7) for 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly on top.
13. 13Serve warm as an accompaniment or a main meal!