Cauliflower florets baked in a creamy cheese sauce until golden and bubbling. A simple and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with roasted meats.
SidesVegetablesVegetarianComfort FoodBritish
Ingredients
Steps
Ingredients
1
large cauliflower, broken into pieces
500 ml
milk
4 tbsp
flour
50 g
butter
100 g
strong cheddar, grated
2 tbsp
breadcrumbs
Steps
1
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
2
Drain the cauliflower and tip it into an oven-safe dish.
3
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
4
Return the saucepan to the heat and add the milk, flour and butter. Whisk continuously for 2 minutes until bubbling and thickened.
5
Turn off the heat, stir in most of the cheddar and pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and the breadcrumbs.