Cheesy cauliflower gratin
For a sure-fire way to get the grandkids to eat their vegetables, try this cheesy cauliflower gratin as a delicious side dish at tonight’s dinner.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower
- 50g of butter
- ¼ cup of flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 cups of cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove leaves from cauliflower and break into small pieces. Boil in a saucepan for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to become tender.
2. Place in a bowl of ice water and let cool. Drain and let dry.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, whisking over medium-low heat for three to five minutes without browning.
4. Add milk and stir. Let simmer on lowest heat for eight to ten minutes as sauce thickens. Add half the cheese and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a baking dish, add cauliflower and pour sauce over top. Sprinkle on remaining cheese and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until top begins to brown.
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