Recipe from British Chef's Table​

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​

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Thicken the sauce: Return to medium heat and boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Add cheese and mustard: Stir in the mustard and two-thirds of the cheese, then set aside.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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[Marilynne]

I love, love, love cauliflower cheese especially with roast lamb or beef. I don't recall ever having enough left over to freeze. What I do with what I have left over from a roast is put the veggies, and gravy in a dish cover with foil or a lid bang it in the oven heat it through and serve with sausages and maybe a fried egg.

 

[Littleboy8]

I love Mary Berry’s recipes she’s the best ever

 

[Marilynne]

I love Mary Berry’s recipes she’s the best ever

This recipe is one of two I grew up on, the other one the milk had onion, peppercorns, added and allowed to take in the flavours, strained and thickened with a corn flour slurry and of course any cheese that was left over.

 

[natalielocket]

Add Parsley to the sauce. I cook the whole cauliflower and sometimes broccoli added or as the whole dish, Great with the main meal, but also added to salads when taking for work, but now my volunteering days.

 

[Babybird]

I love, love, love cauliflower cheese especially with roast lamb or beef. I don't recall ever having enough left over to freeze. What I do with what I have left over from a roast is put the veggies, and gravy in a dish cover with foil or a lid bang it in the oven heat it through and serve with sausages and maybe a fried egg.

Sounds good try sweet potato roasted or muk it in microwave

 

[Babybird]

Add Parsley to the sauce. I cook the whole cauliflower and sometimes broccoli added or as the whole dish, Great with the main meal, but also added to salads when taking for work, but now my volunteering days.

I like parsley on almost every thing

 

[Babybird]

I love Mary Berry’s recipes she’s the best ever

So easy

 

[Babybird]

This recipe is one of two I grew up on, the other one the milk had onion, peppercorns, added and allowed to take in the flavours, strained and thickened with a corn flour slurry and of course any cheese that was left over.

Like next day taste even better

 

[Irene Anthony]

This recipe is a must - my absolute favourite