Cauliflower cheese Recipe
Creamy and comforting, this classic Cauliflower Cheese recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal. Tender cauliflower florets are smothered in a rich cheddar cheese sauce, then baked until golden and bubbly. It’s a deliciously indulgent way to enjoy this versatile vegetable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
Cheese Sauce:
- 40g/1½oz butter
- 40g/1½oz plain flour (gluten-free plain flour also works)
- 400ml/14fl oz milk
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 100g/3½oz mature cheddar, grated
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
- Prepare the cauliflower: Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and cook in salted water for 3–5 minutes. Drain well.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, stir in flour, add milk gradually, bring to boil, then simmer. Stir in mustard and cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Arrange cauliflower in a baking dish, pour over the cheese sauce, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a standalone vegetarian main course.
- You can add breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cauliflower, Cheese, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Comfort Food
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