cauliflower cheese

How To Make cauliflower cheese

• 1

  Heat the oven to 395F/200C/Gas 7.
• 2

  Remove the green outer leaves from the cauliflower and steam whole over a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes.
• 3

  Remove the cauliflower from the heat and leave to cool.
• 4

  Place the butter and flour into a large saucepan. Over a low heat stir the butter and flour until the butter has melted and the flour is incorporated.
• 5

  Add the salt and mustard powder and continue stirring for 2 minutes.
• 6

  Turn the heat up to medium and add the milk in one go and whisk furiously until all a smooth sauce is formed.
• 7

  Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened and glossy (about 5 minutes).
• 8

  If the sauce is very thick add a little more milk, the sauce should be thick but still runny.
• 9

  Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.
• 10

  Remove from the heat.
• 11

  Break the cauliflower florets from the thick, central stalk taking care not to break it into tiny pieces.
• 12

  Place the florets in a baking dish large enough to hold all the florets in one layer.
• 13

  Pour the thickened cheese sauce over the cauliflower ensuring all the florets are covered.
• 14

  Sprinkle with grated cheese and a good twist of black pepper.
• 15

  Bake in the hot oven until the sauce is bubbling and golden brown on the top, approximately 30 minutes.
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