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Roasted cauliflower cheese

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Roasted cauliflower with a bubbling cheddar sauce.

25 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 4 · Main

Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated

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Roasted cauliflower with a bubbling cheddar sauce.

An OPR editorial recipe for home cooking. The photograph is a serving illustration.

The method

  1. 1Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Lightly grease a suitable ovenproof dish using a little of the listed fat.
  2. 2Toss cauliflower with oil and roast on a tray for 20 minutes while you make the sauce.
  3. 3Melt butter, stir in flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thick. Stir in mustard and two-thirds of the cheese, then season with pepper.
  4. 4Put roasted cauliflower in the dish, cover with sauce and remaining cheddar.
  5. 5Transfer to the dish and bake for about 20 minutes, until the top is golden and the centre is piping hot.
  6. 6Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cook's notes & swaps

A little help from the OPR kitchen

These are optional pointers for making the recipe your own while keeping the spirit of the original.

Make it your own

Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.

A note from the OPR kitchen

An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.

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