Quick Cauliflower Cheese

Vegetarian 30 min 6 servings Easy 403 kcal

by Tavolino

A classic, comforting side dish featuring tender cauliflower florets smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, finished with a crispy breadcrumb topping.

Ingredients

Mature cheddar, grated 100g
Fresh white breadcrumbs 50g
Flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped 1 handful
Large cauliflower, cut into florets 1
Full-fat milk 1l plus a splash
Small onion, halved 1
Butter 85g
Plain flour 85g

Preparation

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas 6).
2
Cut the large cauliflower into florets.
3
Place the florets in a large saucepan, cover with water, and boil for 5 minutes until just tender.
4
Drain the cauliflower well and set aside.
5
In a separate saucepan, melt 85g butter over medium heat.
6
Stir in 85g plain flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
7
Gradually whisk in 1l plus a splash of full-fat milk until the sauce is smooth.
8
Add the halved small onion to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Remove the onion from the sauce and discard it.
10
Stir in 100g of the grated mature cheddar until melted.
11
Place the drained cauliflower into an ovenproof dish and pour the cheese sauce over it.
12
Top with 50g fresh white breadcrumbs and the remaining 50g grated mature cheddar.
13
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
14
Garnish with 1 handful of roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley before serving.