Cauliflower cheese

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    320 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vegan

Cauliflower cheese

Cauliflower cheese is a Sunday lunch classic but can also easily be a fantastic vegetarian centerpiece for weeknight dinners or family feasts. Prep ahead and bake before serving for a dish that is guaranteed to impress. 

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Ingredients

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for the cheese sauce

  • 125 g/1 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk heated with 1 bay leaf and 2 peppercorns
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup grated mature cheddar
  • salt to taste

for the cauliflower cheese

  • 2 large heads cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup grated mature cheddar
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 160°c.
  2. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan then whisk in the flour until you have a thick paste/roux.
  3. Slowly whisk in the warmed milk until you are left with a smooth, silky sauce.
  4. Lower the heat and allow to simmer whilst stirring until the sauce is thick and the flour is cooked.
  5. Add the nutmeg, cayenne, pepper and salt then remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.
  6. Place the cauliflower in an oven-proof casserole dish then pour over the cheese sauce.
  7. Cover with a sheet of greased foil then place in the oven and allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked to your preference.
  8. Remove the foil then top with the remaining cheese and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 348mg (15%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 925IU (19%) Vitamin C 12.9mg (14%) Calcium 369mg (37%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 348mg 15%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 925IU 19%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14%
Calcium 369mg 37%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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