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Easy Peasy Cauliflower Cheese
A comforting and simple cauliflower cheese recipe with a creamy cheese sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large cauliflower (leaves and stalk removed, cut into florets)
- 50 g butter
- 50 g plain flour (all purpose flour)
- 500 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (less/none if you are not a fan of strong flavours)
- Black pepper to taste Black pepper
- 100 g cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Steam cauliflower for 7 minutes, then place in an oven-proof dish.
- Melt butter, stir in flour, cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring to make a smooth sauce.
- Remove from heat, stir in mustard, pepper, and 50g cheese. Pour over cauliflower, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce or omit the Dijon mustard.