Cauliflower Puree With Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients

• 6 slices streaky bacon, diced
• olive oil
• 1 medium cauliflower
• 2 1/3 cups milk
• freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 ounce butter
• 3 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a pan and cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside.

2. 2

   Break the white cauliflower florets into pieces.

3. 3

   Place in a saucepan with the milk and bring to the boil. Cover and cook until the cauliflower for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Carefully pour the cauliflower and milk into a blender and process to a smooth puree.

5. 5

   Season with freshly grated nutmeg, salt and pepper, and add the butter.

6. 6

   Place in a large serving dish, sprinkle over the cheese and top with the bacon.