BAKED CAULIFLOWER & CHEESE WITH BACON

Baked Cauliflower & Cheese With Bacon image

Provided by Mandy

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium cauliflower, trimmed and divided into florets
40 g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 slices bacon, rind removed & finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch nutmeg
1 1/2 cups tasty cheese, grated
salt & pepper, to taste
1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 180.C.
Grease a 6 cup baking dish.
Cook Cauliflower in boiling salted water for 5 mins or until just tender, drain well & arrange in baking dish.
Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and half the bacon for 4 mins or until softened. Remove pan from heat, add flour and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Return to heat & cook gently for 2 minutes.
Gradually add milk, stirring continuously and bring to a boil. Add mustard, nutmeg, 1 cup cheese and season with salt & pepper. Stir until cheese has melted.
Pour sauce over cauliflower & sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake for 15 mins or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.7, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 624.7, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 21.8