Cauliflower Cheese
Cowbridge Kitchen
About This Recipe
Cauliflower Cheese is made by baking Cauliflower Florets in a Cheese Sauce. The type of Cheese you use in this recipe is up to you. I have used a strong Cheddar for its distinctive flavour.
Some recipes add Stilton Cheese to the Cheese Sauce as this gives the dish a strong distinctive flavour.
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Cauliflower cheese has a rich and somewhat whimsical history that traces back to the 18th century in England, where it emerged as a comforting dish that combined the mild flavor of cauliflower with the creamy goodness of cheese sauce.
Initially, it was a simple preparation, often made with a basic white sauce, but over time, it evolved into a beloved staple in British cuisine, especially during the Victorian era when cheese became more widely available and affordable. The dish gained popularity not just for its taste but also for its versatility; it could be served as a side dish or a main course, often accompanied by a sprinkle of breadcrumbs or a dash of mustard for added flavor.
As culinary trends shifted, cauliflower cheese found its way into various adaptations, including the addition of spices, herbs, and even different types of cheese, reflecting the evolving palates of diners.
Today, it remains a much loved comfort food, often featured in family gatherings and pub menus, celebrated for its ability to bring warmth and nostalgia to the dining table.
10 mins Prep.
20 minutes
Time
200 g
Caolories: 135
Protein: 7.6g
Fat: 7.1g
Carbohydrates: 9.3g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 4.1g
Nutrition
Servings
Difficulty
This is sometimes made with broccoli and cauliflower.
Cost to make:
£4.92/ $6.23(Est.)
Equipment:
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Cheese grater,
Tin Dish
Cauliflower Cheese
Cauliflower Cheese first appeared around 1861 when the recipe was used as a side on a traditional Sunday Roast. Today Cauliflower Cheese is more a Vegetarian dish that can be eaten on its own as a light snack, but it is still popular on a Sunday Lunch.
Some variations of this Classic Dish include Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese and a Breadcrumb topping on the sauce is also popular.
Cuisine:British
ingredients
100g Grated Cheese
30g Butter
25g Flour
250ml Milk
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Pinch Black pepper
Salt
Cooking Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets so that you have more than a dozen pieces then put the florets into a pan of salted water and boil for 7 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is boiling make the cheese sauce in a separate pan by first melting the butter.
- Mix the flour, pepper and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
- When the butter is melted add the Flower, Pepper & Nutmeg mix into the butter and whisk together to form a roux.
- Heat the milk in a microwave for a few minutes so that it is warm then whisk it into the roux to form a thick white sauce.
- Finally add the grated cheese into the pan and let it melt into the sauce.
- When the Cauliflower has been boiling for 7 minutes drain it out of the pan into a colander and let it dry for a few minutes.
- Put the cauliflower into an oven dish then pour the hot cheese sauce over the top so that it fully covers the cauliflower.
- Put the dish in a pre heated oven @200c or an Air-fryer at 180c and cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until the top of the dish is lightly browned.
Replace 25% of the cheese with Stilton for a much stronger flavour
This recipe can be made with half Cauliflower and half Broccoli for a Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese.
Once this dish is cooked you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
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