WHOLE BAKED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

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Why go to the trouble of chopping cauliflower? Roasting it whole is super-simple to prep and makes an impressive addition to a roast dinner

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Side dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cauliflower (about 1kg)
50g unsalted butter
50g plain flour
large pinch of sweet smoked paprika
600ml whole milk
2 tsp English mustard
170g mature cheddar, gruyère, comté or a mixture
½ bunch of chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Pull any large leaves off the cauliflower, but leave any smaller ones attached. Carefully lower the cauliflower into the water and boil for 15 mins, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Melt the butter in a medium pan over a medium heat, then stir in the flour and paprika, and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk until smooth, then mix in the mustard. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to the boil, whisking continuously. Add two-thirds of the cheese and whisk until the cheese has melted. Season to taste.
  • Put the cauliflower in the middle of a deep baking dish and pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-35 mins until golden brown and bubbling. Scatter with the chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

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