Cauliflower Cheese Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower florets
- 40 g butter
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 500 ml milk
- 100 g mature cheddar cheese grated
- 50 g parmesan grated
- Salt & Pepper to season
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil then add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 -8 minutes. Drain thoroughly and place the cauliflower florets in an ovenproof dish and set aside.
- Melt the butter and add the onions. Cook for 2 minutes until softened or lightly coloured if desired for stronger flavoured.
- Stir in the flour and cook, stirring over a low heat for a minute until the mixture becomes pale white.
- Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to the boil, stirring until thickened. Remove from the heat.
- Add the cheese and check the seasoning at this stage.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower to cover and sprinkle extra parmesan over if desired.
- Bake for 20 – 30 minutes, until golden brown and piping hot.
