Cauliflower Cheese
The proper version. Not a sad diet substitute. Enough cheese to make a cardiologist wince.
Ingredients
Makes 4 portions
- 1.00 piece(s) cauliflower , broken into florets
- 200.00 grams mature cheddar , grated
- 150.00 ml double cream
- 30.00 grams butter
- 50.00 grams cream cheese
Per portion
Method
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1
Preheat oven to 200C. Boil or steam the cauliflower for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
⏱ About 6 mins
💡 Don't overcook it here — it's going in the oven next.
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2
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the cream and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
⏱ About 3 mins
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3
Take off the heat. Stir in three-quarters of the grated cheddar until melted.
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4
Put the cauliflower in an oven dish. Pour the cheese sauce over. Top with the remaining cheddar.
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5
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
⏱ About 20 mins
📦 Batch Cooking Guide
Storage
Fridge 3 days. Reheats well.
Reheating
Oven 180C for 10 minutes or microwave. The top won't re-crisp in the microwave though.
Serving ideas through the week
Goes with everything. Pulled pork, chilli, roast chicken, or just eat it on its own.
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