Whole Cauliflower Cheese
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Whole Cauliflower Cheese
Recipe by : Opies , www . bennettopie . com
Serves : 4 Prep Time : 10 minutes Cook Time : 25 minutes
Ingredients :
• 1 large whole cauliflower
• 20g butter
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 3 garlic cloves , finely sliced
• 3 bay leaves
• 500ml milk
• 1 tsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard
• 125g extra mature cheddar cheese
• A handful of fresh parsley , finely chopped
• Pinch of smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Opies Mini Gherkins , coarsely chopped
• 1 tbsp Opies Capers , drained
Method :
1 . Remove any stringy outer leaves from the cauliflower , then place in a large pot of salted water and boil with the lid on for 6-8 minutes or until almost cooked .
2 . Remove , drain and place in a baking tray .
3 . Preheat the grill to high , then melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat and add the flour , stirring until a thick paste forms .
4 . Add the garlic to the pan and keep frying until golden .
5 . Add the bay leaves , then slowly pour in the milk , mustard and half of the cheese , whisking as you go to reduce lumps . Bring to the boil , then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until thickened , stirring from time to time , then finally stir in the parsley .
6 . Once thickened , pour the sauce over the top of the cauliflower and top with the remaining cheese and paprika .
7 . Place under the grill for 6-7 minutes until the leaves and top of the cauliflower begin to colour and char .
8 . Top with the chopped gherkins and capers before bringing to the table and quartering . www . insidekent . co . uk • 131