Cauliflower Cheese
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Cauliflower Cheese
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This easy Cauliflower Cheese recipe is a creamy and cheesy comfort food dish that’s a British favorite side dish or vegetarian main.
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Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower about 600g (leaves cut off), cut into florets
- 2¼ cups (500ml) milk
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (plain flour)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1½ cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese divided (or try a mix of red leicester, gruyere, parmesan etc)
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430°F / 220°C.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil, then add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 mins or until just cooked. Drain then pour it into an oven safe baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot, then whisk in the flour. Keep the pan on the heat and add the milk, a little at a time, whisking until thick and creamy. Stir in the cheese until it melts.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, then sprinkle the top of it with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
Notes
- You can use frozen cauliflower to make this dish, just make sure it is completely drained of any excess liquid or water before adding to the casserole dish.
- When preparing the cauliflower, make sure you cut the florets into bite-sized pieces that are all roughly the same size.
- To keep as much moisture out as possible, try roasting the cauliflower in the oven instead of boiling it.
- Add 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs to the top before baking for a crunchy crust.
- For a light smoky flavor, add a sprinkling of 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the top.
- Add 1 teaspoon of mustard powder to the cheese sauce.
- Give it a hint of warming flavor by adding ¼ teaspoon nutmeg to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
607IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
334mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 607IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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