Cauliflower Cheese

Cauliflower cheese is a classic British dish that dates back to the 18th century. It was originally made with Parmesan cheese, but Cheddar cheese is commonly used today.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Cauliflower Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Cauliflower
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 300 ml Milk
• 50 gram Butter
• 50 gram Plain Flour
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 50 gram Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam them until tender.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard powder to make a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Place the steamed cauliflower in a baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over it.
7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.