Traditional English Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese - Gratin
- 1 large cauliflower
- 300 ml milk
- 220 g Mature cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 50 g butter
- 25 g fresh breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried English mustard (Colman's)
- nutmeg
- salt and black pepper
- *If oven baking, pre-heat oven to 225C or 450u0b0F.
- Trim the cauliflower & break into small florets.
- Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until just tender.
- Drain in a colander and then place in a buttered ovenproof baking dish.
- Add the milk, flour and butter to a saucepan.
- Heat and whisking with a wire whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
- Allow to simmer for a further 2 minutes.
- Add three-quarters of the grated cheese, mustard, a pinch of nutmeg and seasoning.
- Cook for further minute stirring well.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
- Mix the remaining cheese, and breadcrumbs, if using, together, sprinkle over the top.
- Place under a hot grill until golden brown, OR, bake in a pre-heated oven 225C/450F for about 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve immediately.
cauliflower, milk, cheddar cheese, flour, butter, fresh breadcrumbs, nutmeg, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/traditional-english-cheddar-cauliflower-cheese-gratin-216237 (may not work)