Cauliflower Cheese
Creamy Baked Cauliflower with a luxurious cheese sauce is the ultimate comfort food. The tender roasted cauliflower is coated in a velvety sauce made with a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, creating a deliciously rich and flavorful dish. Each bite is a delightful balance of creamy, cheesy goodness that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 20g/¾oz unsalted butter
- 20g/¾oz plain flour
- 6-8 rasps nutmeg
- 250ml/9fl oz skimmed milk
- 40g/1½oz mature cheddar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 15g/½oz parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Put the cauliflower in an ovenproof dish and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and starting to brown.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and cook for 1â2 minutes, or until a light golden colour. Gradually add the milk, stirring all the time until smooth, then cook over a gentle heat for 3â4 minutes, mixing as you heat until thickened.
- Add the nutmeg. Turn down the heat and add the mustard and cheddar cheese. Taste and add a little pepper to taste.
- Put the roasted cauliflower into the sauce and mix to coat. Put back into the roasting dish, sprinkle over the Parmesan and return to the oven for 10â15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden-brown and the sauce is bubbling.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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