Cauliflower cheese is a classic, comforting British dish of tender cauliflower florets baked in a rich, creamy cheese sauce (usually cheddar-based), often topped with breadcrumbs or more cheese and baked until golden and bubbly, serving as a popular side for roasts or a vegetarian main.
Key Components & Preparation
Cauliflower: Florets are typically lightly boiled, steamed, or roasted until tender but not mushy.
Cheese Sauce (Béchamel Base): A white sauce (béchamel) is made from butter, flour, and milk, then enriched with strong cheddar cheese, often with seasonings like mustard, nutmeg, garlic, or onion powder.
Assembly & Baking: The cooked cauliflower is covered in the cheese sauce, topped with extra cheese (and sometimes breadcrumbs) for a crunchy crust, then baked until hot, bubbly, and golden.
Serving
It's a beloved side dish for Sunday roasts and holiday meals, but also substantial enough to be a main vegetarian dish, often served with salad or crusty bread.
Key Components & Preparation
Cauliflower: Florets are typically lightly boiled, steamed, or roasted until tender but not mushy.
Cheese Sauce (Béchamel Base): A white sauce (béchamel) is made from butter, flour, and milk, then enriched with strong cheddar cheese, often with seasonings like mustard, nutmeg, garlic, or onion powder.
Assembly & Baking: The cooked cauliflower is covered in the cheese sauce, topped with extra cheese (and sometimes breadcrumbs) for a crunchy crust, then baked until hot, bubbly, and golden.
Serving
It's a beloved side dish for Sunday roasts and holiday meals, but also substantial enough to be a main vegetarian dish, often served with salad or crusty bread.
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