Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
Tender cauliflower baked in a creamy cheese sauce with a crunchy golden crumb.
No reviews yet- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 6
- Est. cost
- $7.73
About $1.29 per serve. Costs are estimates in AUD, not live supermarket prices.
Photo by Rafael Rodrigues on Unsplash
Ingredients
About this recipe
Cauliflower cheese is a comforting side for a roast, or a light dinner on its own with salad. The cauliflower is par-cooked, covered in a smooth homemade cheese sauce and baked with a breadcrumb topping until bubbling and golden.
Method
Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
200°C
Step 2
Boil the cauliflower in salted water for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain well and place in a baking dish.
5 min
Step 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until thick.
6 min
Step 4
Stir in the mustard and two-thirds of the cheese. Season and pour over the cauliflower.
Step 5
Mix the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
20 min200°C
Cooking tips
Drain the cauliflower very well so the sauce doesn't go watery.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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