Cauliflower Cheese

Ingredients for  4  Servings

• 1

  Medium cauliflower
• 115g

  Mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 300ml

  Milk
• 25g

  Plain flour
• 25g

  Butter
• -

  Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Approximate Times

• Preparation :

  Less than 10 minutes
• Cooking :

  Less than 20 minutes

Method

1. Trim the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil, drop in the cauliflower and cook for 5-8 minutes or until just tender. Drain and transfer the florets into an ovenproof dish.
2. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook gently, for about 1 minute (do not allow it to brown). Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. Return the pan to the heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, and comes to the boil. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in three-quarters of the cheese and season to taste. Spoon the sauce over the cauliflower and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Put under a hot grill until golden brown.