Cauliflower Cheese

• Cauliflower(1)
• Onion(1)
• Butter(3 tbsp)
• All-Purpose Flour(3 tbsp)
• Milk(500 ml)
• Cheddar cheese(200 g)
• Parmesan(40 g)
• Dijon Mustard(1 tsp)
• Nutmeg(¼ tsp)
• Salt(1½ tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)
• Breadcrumbs(50 g)
• Olive oil(1 tbsp)

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 220°C. Cut {Cauliflower} into bite-size florets and finely slice {Onion}. Grate {Cheddar cheese} and {Parmesan}.

   ~12 min

2. 2

   Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes until just tender, then drain well.

   ~5 min

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt {Butter} in a saucepan over medium heat. Add {Onion} with half the {Salt} and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in {Flour} and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in {Milk}. Add {Dijon Mustard}, {Nutmeg}, remaining {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened, then stir in most of the {Cheddar cheese} and half the {Parmesan} until smooth.

   ~9 min

4. 4

   Fold the drained cauliflower into the cheese sauce, then tip into a baking dish. Mix {Breadcrumbs}, remaining {Parmesan}, and {Olive oil}, then scatter over the top.

   ~4 min

5. 5

   Bake for 14 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden on top.

   ~14 min

6. 6

   Leave to stand for 1 minute, then serve while hot.

   ~1 min