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Cauliflower Cheese

Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Bake: Indulge in Comfort Food Bliss

Indulge in this comforting Cauliflower Cheese dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Baking
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Cheese Ingredients
  • 1000 g Cauliflower florets About 1 large or 1.5 medium cauliflower heads.
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Any neutral oil can be used.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Use kosher salt for better taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground is recommended.
  • 50 g Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if preferred.
  • 50 g Plain/All-Purpose Flour No substitutions recommended.
  • 500 ml Milk Whole milk yields a better texture.
  • 200 ml Cream Can replace with more milk for a lighter version.
  • 1 tsp Cooking Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg Powder Freshly grated will impart better flavor.
  • 200 g Red Leicester Cheese Can substitute with Cheddar cheese.
  • 200 g Gruyère Cheese Other melting cheeses like Swiss can be used.
  • Topping Cheeses (Red Leicester & Gruyère) Equal blend of cheeses for a rich topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) to prepare for roasting the cauliflower.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the florets on a baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes until slightly browned.
  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) for baking the assembled dish.
  5. In a saucepan, gently heat the milk and cream until hot, but do not boil.
  6. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook for about 3 minutes.
  7. Gradually whisk in the heated milk, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheeses, nutmeg, and cooking salt.
  9. Toss the roasted cauliflower with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
  10. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for about 30 minutes.
  11. Allow the dish to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Opt for freshly grated cheese for the best melting results. Consider garnishing with fresh parsley.

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