Cauliflower Cheese
Immagine generata dall'IA
British

Cauliflower Cheese

Tender cauliflower baked beneath a velvety mustard cheese sauce until bubbling and golden. This classic British side dish balances gentle sweetness, savory cheese, and a crisp breadcrumb crown.

55 min 4 porzioni Medium
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Come preparare

1
Heat the oven to 200°C conventional or 180°C fan. Butter a 1.5-litre baking dish with 10 g of the butter and set it aside.
2
Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and boil for 5–6 minutes, until just tender when pierced but not soft. Drain thoroughly and let steam-dry for 5 minutes.
3
Melt the remaining 30 g butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and lightly bubbling.
4
Gradually whisk in the warm milk, adding it in small additions to prevent lumps. Simmer for 4–5 minutes, whisking often, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and whisk in the mustard, 100 g of the Cheddar, the salt, and white pepper.
Thick glossy cheese sauce ready for cauliflower Immagine generata dall'IA
5
Arrange the drained cauliflower in the prepared baking dish and pour the cheese sauce evenly over it, nudging the florets so the sauce reaches between them.
6
Mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining 50 g Cheddar and scatter over the surface. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling at the edges and the topping is deeply golden.
Golden bubbling cauliflower cheese fresh from the oven Immagine generata dall'IA
7
Rest for 5 minutes so the sauce settles, then serve hot.

Perché questa ricetta funziona

Parboiling the cauliflower first gives it a tender center while retaining enough structure to withstand baking. A roux-based sauce clings to every floret, and mustard sharpens the rich cheese without overpowering the classic flavor.

Conservazione e riscaldamento

Come conservarla

Cool within two hours, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Come riscaldarla

Reheat covered in a 180°C oven for 20–25 minutes until piping hot throughout, then uncover briefly to recrisp the top. Individual portions may be microwaved until steaming hot.

Nutrizione / porzione

434kcal
20,90 gproteine
28,28 gcarboidrati
26,83 ggrassi
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Pubblicata il 14 ago 2026 · aggiornata il 14 ago 2026