Cauliflower Cheese

Description

You can also make this dish with broccoli as well as, or instead of, the cauliflower...
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Ingredients

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Autumn
Winter

1 medium cauliflower

A little butter

600ml/1 pint cheese sauce

30g/1 oz grated mature cheddar

Methods/steps

  1. Bring a quarter of a pan of lightly salted water to the boil.
  2. Trim away the leaves and thick central stem of the cauliflower and wash it thoroughly.
  3. Cut into florets and place in the boiling water.
  4. Cover the pan and boil for 10 – 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
  5. Drain through a colander and set aside.
  6. Turn the oven on to 220°C, 450°F, gas 8.
  7. Grease an ovenproof dish with the butter and pour a little of the sauce into it.
  8. Arrange the cauliflower florets with the stems at the bottom and cover them with the rest of the sauce.
  9. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top and bake in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Additional Tips

· Garnish with tomato slices before baking.

· Mix the grated cheese with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs or sesame seeds. For a crunchier alternative add pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

· Experiment with different cheeses, e.g. Lancashire for a tangy flavour, or Red Leicester for an orange colour.

· For a more substantial meal, add other cooked food such as potatoes, pasta shapes, chopped ham or bacon to the cauliflower.