Cauliflower Bake

Cauliflower Bake

This creamy and cheesy Cauliflower Bake is the perfect comfort food, packed with flavour and goodness. It makes a wonderful side dish or a hearty vegetarian main meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Entree, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine British

Servings 5 serves

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 large head of cauliflower
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp plain flour or gluten-free flour for a GF option
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
• Cut cauliflower into medium sized florets and steam or for 5-7 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
• Gradually add in milk, stirring continuously, until a smooth sauce forms. Add garlic and mustard, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
• Stir in cheddar and half of the parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
• Place cauliflower florets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.
• Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

You can add a crispy breadcrumb topping by mixing breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkling over the bake before putting it in the oven.

Pairs Well With:
Roast meats or a green salad.

Storage:
• Fridge: Up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Up to 2 months (bake and freeze without the crispy topping).

Gluten-Free Option:
Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
Dairy-Free Option:
Use dairy-free butter, milk, and cheese alternatives.
Vegetarian Option:
This recipe is vegetarian.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 20gFiber: 3g

Keyword Cauliflower, cauliflower bake, Cheesey meatbals, cheesy bake, side, vegeterian

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This creamy and cheesy Cauliflower Bake is the perfect comfort food, packed with flavour and goodness. It makes a wonderful side dish or a hearty vegetarian main meal.