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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (373g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 462
Calories from Fat 304 (65%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 33.8g 52%
Saturated Fat 21.3g 106%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Potassium 819mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 19.8g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 21%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 22.9g 45%

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Traditional English Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese - Gratin

Recipe #216237 | 40 min | 15 min prep | add private note
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French Tart

By: French Tart
Mar 11, 2007

When I was growing up, we NEVER called this dish a "Gratin" - it was always Cauliflower cheese and was invariably our main meal and NOT an accompaniment! My mother had to be very clever and thrifty in what she bought & cooked, and in the absence of meat on the table, she used cheese as the protein! This dish has become very "fashionable" again is served in many guises, Cauliflower Noisette, Cauliflower Gratin, Cheese and Cauliflower Bake...but to me, it will always be just Cauliflower Cheese, and it remains one of my favourite meals! I do serve it as an accompaniment now, but you have to be very careful what you serve it with, as it is very cheesy and rich. Alternatively, just have it as a main meal and serve some homemade bread and butter with it and maybe some salad or steamed spring greens! By the way, if you make a large batch, it freezes very well - either in small plastic containers or in zip lock bags; defrost and microwave to re-heat OR reheat over a Bain Marie. Try wherever possible to use English Mustard AND a good mature Cheddar cheese in the sauce, it DOES make a huge difference to the taste, and other types of mustards & cheeses do not work as well.

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    *If oven baking, pre-heat oven to 225C or 450°F.
  2. 2
    Trim the cauliflower & break into small florets.
  3. 3
    Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until just tender.
  4. 4
    Drain in a colander and then place in a buttered ovenproof baking dish.
  5. 5
    Add the milk, flour and butter to a saucepan.
  6. 6
    Heat and whisking with a wire whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
  7. 7
    Allow to simmer for a further 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add three-quarters of the grated cheese, mustard, a pinch of nutmeg and seasoning.
  9. 9
    Cook for further minute stirring well.
  10. 10
    Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
  11. 11
    Mix the remaining cheese, and breadcrumbs, if using, together, sprinkle over the top.
  12. 12
    Place under a hot grill until golden brown, OR, bake in a pre-heated oven 225C/450F for about 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  13. 13
    Serve immediately.

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From: lolablitz

On Nov 16, 2009

Great recipe! DH Loved it. I used a mild cheddar because it's what I had on hand, but will try a sharper cheddar and maybe a little more mustard next time to add some depth and character to the dish. Thanks!

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    From: Caroline Cooks

    On Nov 15, 2009

    March 22, 2007:Holy English Mustard, French Tart!!!...is this ever delicious. You're right about the English mustard---a must-have. I really loved this dish! Thanks for posting and the heads-up on freezing. UPDATE 02.02.08: Have made this twice and loved it just as much each time! UPDATE: 11.15.09. Made this lovely dish as a side for guests. Thought I may have made too large an amount--silly me--not a morsel left--second and third helpings, mind you They loved it, FT!

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    From: ~Leslie~

    On Jun 5, 2007

    Oh my, this is one outstanding side dish! Creamy and dare I say decadent? Can cauliflower be decadent? Yes, it can, because this dish is! We loved this and will make this many many more times in my home! Made for ZWT 3!

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    • From: Tallbirdmace

    On Jan 25, 2008

    Utterly delish-reminded me of my mum's cauliflower cheese, and home [Blighty] thank you. The only thing I added was to crush a handful of walnuts up and sprinkle them on top with the breadcrumbs, which was what my Mum used to do.

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