Baked Cauliflower with Cheese

Blanched cauliflower covered in a nutmeg-scented béchamel and kashar cheese, baked until golden and bubbling. A hearty vegetarian main or side.

Ingredients

• 1000 g cauliflower (1 medium head)
• 50 g butter
• 50 g (5 tbsp) white flour
• 600 g (2 1/2 cups) whole milk
• 150 g grated kashar cheese
• 7 g (heaped 1 tsp) salt
• 2 g (1/2 tsp) black pepper
• 1 g (1 pinch) nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Break the cauliflower into florets and rinse. Cook in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, until fork-tender but not falling apart, and drain well.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and cook on low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes into a thick, smooth béchamel. Stir in the salt, pepper, nutmeg and a third of the cheese until melted.

4. 4

   Arrange the cauliflower in a greased baking dish, pour the béchamel over and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

5. 5

   Bake on the top rack for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving