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The Best Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

A creamy, cheesy dish featuring tender cauliflower florets smothered in a rich cheese sauce, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
Cheese Sauce
  • 50 g butter unsalted
  • 50 g all-purpose flour
  • 500 ml milk whole milk preferred
  • 200 g cheddar cheese grated
  • 50 g parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp mustard powder optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Topping
  • 50 g breadcrumbs for crunch
  • 20 g butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the Cauliflower
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a baking dish, combine the drained cauliflower and cheese sauce, mixing well to coat the florets.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the cauliflower and cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cooked bacon bits or herbs like thyme or parsley to the cheese sauce.

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