# Cauliflower Cheese

A comforting dish of cauliflower florets smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with a crunchy cauliflower crumb.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Slice 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.
2. Boil the cauliflower florets for a few minutes until slightly softened but still firm in the centre. Drain and allow to cool.
3. To 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.
4. Then, 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.
5. Once you have a smooth sauce, stir in half of the grated cheese until melted then remove from the heat.
6. For 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.
7. Add in the breadcrumbs and herbs and keep frying until the crumb is golden brown. Remove from the heat and get ready to assemble.
8. Place the cauliflower florets into a baking dish or skillet, then pour over the cheese sauce, sprinkle over the cauliflower crumb and remaining cheese.
9. Bake at 180°C for 20 mins or place under the grill until golden brown and bubbling.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- knife
- grater
- frying pan
- baking dish or skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromscratchwithbob/video/7379185646595788040?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7426552374535489054
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ec5dd5f2-7f51-4b36-8b81-a2d933bca993
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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