Simple Baked Cauliflower Cheese

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Simple Baked Cauliflower Cheese

Indulge in this Simple Baked Cauliflower Cheese recipe, featuring tender cauliflower florets smothered in rich double cream and melted mature Cheddar. Perfect as a comforting side dish or a delicious vegetarian main.

395 kcal /serving 25 mins Serves 4 Easy British Vegetarian
Meal Prep Friendly

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 medium cauliflower, broken into small florets'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '240ml double cream'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g grated mature Cheddar cheese'}
  • {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '4 tsp salt'}
  • {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley'}

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F (200°C)).
  2. Break the cauliflower into small florets.

Cooking

  1. Bring a large pan of water to a boil and simmer the cauliflower florets for 5 minutes until tender but firm.
  2. Drain well.
  3. In a baking dish, pour 2 tbsp of cream and sprinkle 2 tbsp of cheese.
  4. Layer half of the cauliflower, then add half of the remaining cream and a quarter of the remaining cheese.
  5. Season with half of the salt and pepper.
  6. Add the rest of the cauliflower, pour over the remaining cream, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Plating & Serving

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

You can prepare the dish up to the baking step, refrigerate for up to a day, and bake when ready to serve.

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

395 Calories
13.2g Protein 11% DV
10.5g Carbs 4% DV
34.7g Fat 44% DV
3.0g Fiber 8% DV
4.8g Sugars
573mg Sodium 38% DV
105mg Cholesterol 30% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Mediterranean Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Dairy
Equipment Oven, Stovetop
Category Side Dish
Meal Type Dinner
Tags vegetarian, British, bake