Cauliflower Cheese
Step up your comfort food game with British cauliflower cheese. This cheesy casserole with a crunchy topping will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Cauliflower
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 teaspoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 tablespoons panko crumbs
- 1 large head (about 680 grams) cauliflower (broken into florets)
- For the Sauce
- 2 cups (454 grams) whole milk
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon or English mustard (optional)
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Topping: Heat the oven to 425 F (220 C) and butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter. Melt the remaining 2 teaspoons of butter and toss with the panko crumbs. Set aside.
- Boil the Cauliflower: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower. Boil for 5 minutes. Drain well and transfer it to the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: Melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in the same pot or a medium saucepan. When the butter sizzles, add the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and mustard (if using), and continue cooking while constantly whisking until thickened. Add 1 cup (about 4 ounces) of the shredded cheese and cook until thickened and the cheese has melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the Dish: Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower florets and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with the buttered panko crumbs.
- Bake: Bake the cauliflower cheese for 15 to 18 minutes or until bubbling and browned.
- Serve: Serve as a side dish. Enjoy!
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/cauliflower-cheese/