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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 320 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 160°c.
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan then whisk in the flour until you have a thick paste/roux.
- Slowly whisk in the warmed milk until you are left with a smooth, silky sauce.
- Lower the heat and allow to simmer whilst stirring until the sauce is thick and the flour is cooked.
- Add the nutmeg, cayenne, pepper and salt then remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.
- Place the cauliflower in an oven-proof casserole dish then pour over the cheese sauce.
- 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.
- Remove the foil then top with the remaining cheese and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.