Ultimate Roasted Cauliflower Cheese

Name: Ultimate Roasted Cauliflower Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 kg cauliflower florets; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 60 g unsalted butter; 1 cup Red Leicester cheese, grated; 1/2 cup gruyère cheese; 1 cup milk; 1 cup cream; 3 1/2 tbsp flour; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp cooking salt; 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Elevate a classic comfort dish by roasting the cauliflower first for a deeper, nutty flavor. Smothered in a rich, velvety Mornay sauce and topped with a golden cheese crust, this is the perfect side for any roast dinner.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

cauliflower florets
1 kg
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
60 g
Red Leicester cheese, grated
1 cup
gruyère cheese
0.5 cup
milk
1 cup
cream
1 cup
flour
1.5 tbsp
sea salt
0.5 tsp
cooking salt
0.5 tsp
nutmeg powder
0.3 tsp
black pepper
0.1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) or 200°C for fan-forced ovens.

Place the cauliflower florets on a large baking tray. Toss with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper until evenly coated, then spread them out in a single layer.

Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes without turning. The florets should be slightly firm but starting to develop some golden-brown color. Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F).

Prepare the milk mixture by heating the milk and cream together in a small saucepan or in the microwave until hot but not boiling.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring regularly with a whisk or wooden spoon, for about 3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.