Cauliflower Cheese with a Parmesan and Breadcrumb Crust
A delicious cauliflower cheese dish topped with a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb crust.
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- •1 Cauliflowercut into florets
- •1/2 teaspoon Saltfor boiling water
- •2 tablespoons Buttermelted
- •2 tablespoons Flour
- •2 cups Milk
- •100 grams Cheddar cheesehalf mature or strong, grated
- •100 grams Red Leicester cheesegrated
- •1/2 teaspoon Salt(optional)to taste
- •100 grams Breadcrumbsmade from fresh white bread
- •Parmesan cheese(optional)finely grated
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F).
5 min
- 2
Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a pan. Cover with water and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
10 min
- 3
Bring to a low boil, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min
- 4
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir for about 1 minute.
2 min
- 5
Gradually add milk in three stages, whisking to remove lumps. Simmer until thickened.
5 min
- 6
Add grated cheddar and red Leicester cheese to the sauce. Stir until melted. Season with salt if needed.
3 min
- 7
Drain the cauliflower and place it in a baking dish.
2 min
- 8
Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
2 min
- 9
Sprinkle breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan over the top.
2 min
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
25 min
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