Cauliflower Cheese
Running out of ideas to get the family to eat more vegetables?
The humble cauliflower loves nothing better than to be smothered in white sauce and topped with cheese.
Perfect as a side dish or serve as a main meal... delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2oz butter
- 2oz plain flour
- 16fl oz milk
- 2 free-range egg yolks
- 1tsp English mustard
- salt and black pepper
- 8oz cheddar cheese, grated
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and use to cook the cauliflower for two minutes.
- Drain and place in an oven proof dish.
- Place the butter and flour into a saucepan and heat to melt the butter.
- Cook while stirring for approx. 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce.
- Return to the heat and simmer for two to three minutes more.
- Remove from the heat and beat in the egg yolks and mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour over the cauliflower and top with the grated cheese.
- Place in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve immediately.