CAULIFLOWER CHEESE AND WHISKY - OLD SCOTTISH RECIPE

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Cheese was often made in individual farmhouses and was combined with cauliflowers grown either in the fields or in the kitchen garden. Adding a few ounces of whisky adds an extra flavour to this popular dish.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium cauliflower
6 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
6 tablespoons Scotch whisky
1 ounce fine oatmeal
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and pepper
1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove the cauliflower stalks and cook the florets in hot water for five minutes.
  • Drain and put into an ovenproof dish with the chopped mushrooms and green peppers mixed inches
  • Heat the cream gently in a small pan, add the cheese, stirring frequently. When the cheese has melted, remove from the heat and mix in the whisky and oatmeal.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and the pinch of nutmeg. Pour over the cauliflower and sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F for 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.2, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 366.3, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 16.8

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