Kick back, relax and savour the simple flavours of comfort food at its finest. This cheesy cauliflower bake is perfect for a laid back dinner with loved ones or a solo night in, leaving you warm and content!
Ingredients
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER:
- 1kg cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp organic olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
CHEESE SAUCE (MORNAY SAUCE):
- 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3½ tbsp flour , plain / all-purpose
- 1 cup Full Cream Milk
- 1 cup cream (or more milk)
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder (freshly grated is best)
- 1 ½ cups Cheese (our favourite is a mixture of Cheeses Loves You hard cheeses)
TOPPING:
- More Cheeses Loves You CHEESE!
METHOD:
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER:
- Preheat oven to 220°C
- Toss the cauliflower in organic olive oil, salt and pepper and spread on a baking tray.
- Roast cauliflower for about 20 minutes. It should have some nice colour and still be a bit firm.
- Turn oven down to 180°C
CHEESE SAUCE
- Heat the milk: Heat milk and cream until hot.
- Make roux:Melt the butter in a large saucepan or small pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring regularly, for approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the milk: While stirring, pour in half the milk. Once this has combined add the remaining milk. Continuously stir for about 1 minute. Once the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon it is ready!
- Add cheese: Turn off the heat, leaving pot on the element. Add the salt, nutmeg and cheese.
- Add in cauliflower: Add cauliflower to the mix and toss to coat.
BAKE:
- Add to baking dish and sprinkle with the extra cheese!
- Bake at 180°C for approximately 30 minutes
- Serve: Sprinkle with toppings of your choice, we chose nuts and a bit of fennel!
