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Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

Lesley Smith
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Small - Medium Cauliflowers
  • 100 g Butter
  • 100 g Plain Flour
  • 1 Litre Milk
  • 150 g Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Cherry Tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven to heat at around 180-190C.

  • Wash and cut the cauliflower into clumps. Not too large, or it will take longer to cook. Put it into a large saucepan with a pinch of salt, and cook the cauliflower for ten minutes, or until it softens. Then put it into a sieve and drain. Set aside while you make the cheese sauce.

  • Over a medium heat, using a thick bottomed pan, add butter, milk and flour. Melt the butter slowly into the mix, then bring to a bubble while it thickens. You will need to stir the sauce as it cooks, as white sauce is easily burned.

  • When the sauce has thickened, add salt and pepper to taste, then remove from the heat and add in the cheese, a handful at a time, folding it in until it has all melted.

  • Put the cauliflower into an oven dish, and pour your cauliflower in, then pour the sauce over the top.

  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top of your cauliflower cheese begins to turn a golden brown shade.

  • Serve with parsley and chopped cherry tomatoes.