Cauliflower Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tsp English mustard powder
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 6 oz mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 oz Red Leicester cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Boil the cauliflower in salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes, then drain well and let it steam dry.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
3. Off the heat, stir in the mustard, nutmeg and most of the cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Put the cauliflower in a baking dish, pour the sauce over and scatter the rest of the cheddar and the Red Leicester on top.
5. Bake until bubbling and browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

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