Cauliflower Cheese
Directions
- 1Slice the cauliflower into large florets and put into a saucepan. Finely dice the cauliflower stalk until you have a fine crumb and put this aside for later.
- 2Boil the cauliflower florets for a few minutes until slightly softened but still firm in the centre. Drain and allow to cool.
- 3To make the cheese sauce, melt a knob of butter in the bottom of a saucepan. Once melted, add about two tablespoons of flour and stir quickly until it forms a thick paste.
- 4Then, quickly before it catches and burns, add the milk slowly and stir constantly. If there isn't enough liquid or it's looking a bit thick, add more milk or you can use water.
- 5Once you have a smooth sauce, stir in half of the grated cheese until melted then remove from the heat.
- 6For the crumb, place a frying pan over medium heat and add a knob of butter. Once melted add the cauliflower stems and fry until they begin to get some colour.
- 7Add in the breadcrumbs and herbs and keep frying until the crumb is golden brown. Remove from the heat and get ready to assemble.
- 8Place the cauliflower florets into a baking dish or skillet, then pour over the cheese sauce, sprinkle over the cauliflower crumb and remaining cheese.
- 9Bake at 180°C for 20 mins or place under the grill until golden brown and bubbling.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 250 g cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 500 ml milk
- 1 knob butter
- 1 cauliflower stem
- 1 panko bread crumbs
- 1 mixed dried herbs
Equipment
saucepanknifegraterfrying panbaking dish or skillet