Cauliflower cheese

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Cauliflower Cheese

Mary Berry’s Cauliflower Cheese is made with cauliflower, butter, plain flour, milk, English mustard, and mature cheddar. This tasty Cauliflower Cheese recipe creates a delicious side dish that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Ingredients Needed

1 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
40g/1½oz butter (3 tbsp)
40g/1½oz plain flour (⅓ cup)
400ml/14fl oz milk (1¾ cups)
1 tsp English mustard
100g/3½oz mature cheddar, grated (1 cup)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Cauliflower Cheese

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5.
Prepare the cauliflower: Wash it thoroughly and place it in a large saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3–5 minutes, until almost tender but still firm. Drain in a colander.
Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over a gentle heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition.
Thicken the sauce: Return to medium heat and boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Add cheese and mustard: Stir in the mustard and two-thirds of the cheese, then set aside.
Assemble the dish: Arrange the cauliflower in an ovenproof baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring it’s completely covered. Scatter the remaining cheese on top.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Recipe Tips

Choose a fresh cauliflower: Look for a firm head with tight florets and bright green leaves to ensure the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcook the cauliflower: Boil it only until it’s almost tender. This helps prevent mushiness after baking.
Whisk the sauce well: Whisk continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth cheese sauce when adding milk to the flour and butter mixture.
Use a mix of cheeses: For extra flavor, try adding a bit of Gruyère or mozzarella along with the cheddar.
Let it cool slightly before serving: Allowing the dish to sit for a few minutes after baking helps the sauce thicken and makes it easier to serve.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?

Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Cauliflower Cheese cool until it reaches room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: To freeze, allow the Cauliflower Cheese to cool completely, then place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat: Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Place the Cauliflower Cheese in an oven-safe dish, cover it with foil to prevent it from drying out, and bake for about 20 minutes or until heated through.

Mary Berry Cauliflower Cheese

Description

Mary Berry’s Cauliflower Cheese is made with cauliflower, butter, plain flour, milk, English mustard, and mature cheddar. This tasty Cauliflower Cheese recipe creates a delicious side dish that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
40g/1½oz butter (3 tbsp)
40g/1½oz plain flour (⅓ cup)
400ml/14fl oz milk (1¾ cups)
1 tsp English mustard
100g/3½oz mature cheddar, grated (1 cup)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5.
Prepare the cauliflower: Wash it thoroughly and place it in a large saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3–5 minutes, until almost tender but still firm. Drain in a colander.
Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over a gentle heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition.
Thicken the sauce: Return to medium heat and boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Add cheese and mustard: Stir in the mustard and two-thirds of the cheese, then set aside.
Assemble the dish: Arrange the cauliflower in an ovenproof baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring it’s completely covered. Scatter the remaining cheese on top.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Notes

Choose a fresh cauliflower: Look for a firm head with tight florets and bright green leaves to ensure the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcook the cauliflower: Boil it only until it’s almost tender. This helps prevent mushiness after baking.
Whisk the sauce well: Whisk continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth cheese sauce when adding milk to the flour and butter mixture.
Use a mix of cheeses: For extra flavor, try adding a bit of Gruyère or mozzarella along with the cheddar.
Let it cool slightly before serving: Allowing the dish to sit for a few minutes after baking helps the sauce thicken and makes it easier to serve.

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Mary Berry’s Cauliflower Cheese is made with cauliflower, butter, plain flour, milk, English mustard, and mature cheddar. This tasty Cauliflower Cheese recipe creates a delicious side dish that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Ingredients Needed

1 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
40g/1½oz butter (3 tbsp)
40g/1½oz plain flour (⅓ cup)
400ml/14fl oz milk (1¾ cups)
1 tsp English mustard
100g/3½oz mature cheddar, grated (1 cup)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Cauliflower Cheese

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5.
Prepare the cauliflower: Wash it thoroughly and place it in a large saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3–5 minutes, until almost tender but still firm. Drain in a colander.
Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over a gentle heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition.
Thicken the sauce: Return to medium heat and boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Add cheese and mustard: Stir in the mustard and two-thirds of the cheese, then set aside.
Assemble the dish: Arrange the cauliflower in an ovenproof baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring it’s completely covered. Scatter the remaining cheese on top.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Recipe Tips

Choose a fresh cauliflower: Look for a firm head with tight florets and bright green leaves to ensure the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcook the cauliflower: Boil it only until it’s almost tender. This helps prevent mushiness after baking.
Whisk the sauce well: Whisk continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth cheese sauce when adding milk to the flour and butter mixture.
Use a mix of cheeses: For extra flavor, try adding a bit of Gruyère or mozzarella along with the cheddar.
Let it cool slightly before serving: Allowing the dish to sit for a few minutes after baking helps the sauce thicken and makes it easier to serve.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?

Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Cauliflower Cheese cool until it reaches room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: To freeze, allow the Cauliflower Cheese to cool completely, then place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat: Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Place the Cauliflower Cheese in an oven-safe dish, cover it with foil to prevent it from drying out, and bake for about 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 270g)

Calories: 252
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 27mg
Sodium: 1134mg
Total Carbohydrate: 24g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 8g

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Mary Berry’s Cauliflower Cheese is made with cauliflower, butter, plain flour, milk, English mustard, and mature cheddar. This tasty Cauliflower Cheese recipe creates a delicious side dish that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

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1 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
40g/1½oz butter (3 tbsp)
40g/1½oz plain flour (⅓ cup)
400ml/14fl oz milk (1¾ cups)
1 tsp English mustard
100g/3½oz mature cheddar, grated (1 cup)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5.
Prepare the cauliflower: Wash it thoroughly and place it in a large saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3–5 minutes, until almost tender but still firm. Drain in a colander.
Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over a gentle heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition.
Thicken the sauce: Return to medium heat and boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Add cheese and mustard: Stir in the mustard and two-thirds of the cheese, then set aside.
Assemble the dish: Arrange the cauliflower in an ovenproof baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring it’s completely covered. Scatter the remaining cheese on top.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

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Choose a fresh cauliflower: Look for a firm head with tight florets and bright green leaves to ensure the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcook the cauliflower: Boil it only until it’s almost tender. This helps prevent mushiness after baking.
Whisk the sauce well: Whisk continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth cheese sauce when adding milk to the flour and butter mixture.
Use a mix of cheeses: For extra flavor, try adding a bit of Gruyère or mozzarella along with the cheddar.
Let it cool slightly before serving: Allowing the dish to sit for a few minutes after baking helps the sauce thicken and makes it easier to serve.

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