Cauliflower Cheese

Name: Cauliflower Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 5 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 kg / 2 lb cauliflower florets ((1 very large, 1 1/2 medium or 2 small cauliflower heads, Note 1)); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 60 g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 3½ tbsp flour (, plain / all-purpose); 1 cup milk ((full fat best)); 1 cup cream ((or more milk)); 1/2 tsp cooking salt ((kosher salt)); 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder ((freshly grated is best)); 1 cup Red Leicester cheese ((or cheddar), grated (Note 2)); 1/2 cup gruyère cheese (, grated (or other melting cheese of choice, Note 2)); 1/2 cup Red Leicester cheese ((or cheddar), grated (Note 2)); 1/2 cup gruyère cheese (, grated (or other melting cheese of choice, Note 2))

Recipe video above. Most people think of this British classic as a side dish, but as far as I'm concerned, it's equally worthy as a main!Most recipes will have you just boil the cauliflower, but it's honestly so much tastier roasted. As for the cheese? I've gone with my favourite

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Ingredients

5 servings

1 kg / 2 lb cauliflower florets ((1 very large, 1 1/2 medium or 2 small cauliflower heads, Note 1))
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp pepper
60 g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
3½ tbsp flour (, plain / all-purpose)
1 cup milk ((full fat best))
1 cup cream ((or more milk))
1/2 tsp cooking salt ((kosher salt))
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder ((freshly grated is best))
1 cup Red Leicester cheese ((or cheddar), grated (Note 2))
1/2 cup gruyère cheese (, grated (or other melting cheese of choice, Note 2))
1/2 cup Red Leicester cheese ((or cheddar), grated (Note 2))
1/2 cup gruyère cheese (, grated (or other melting cheese of choice, Note 2))

Steps

Preheat oven to 220°C / 430°F (200°C fan).
Toss cauliflower in oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a large tray.
Roast 20 minutes (don't turn). Cauliflower should still be a bit firm, but with some colour on them. Remove from oven.
Turn oven down to 180°C/350°F.
Heat milk: Heat milk and cream until hot – either on the stove or in microwave.
Make roux: Melt butter in a large saucepan or small pot over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring regularly, for 3 minutes.
Add milk: While stirring, pour in half the milk. Once the roux is dissolved into the milk (mixture will thicken), stir in remaining milk. Stir on the heat for 1 minute – mixture should be thick enough to coat a wooden spoon.
Add cheese: Turn the stove off, but leave the pot on the turned off stove. Stir in salt, nutmeg and both cheeses. The cheese will thicken the mixture so it's like a thick sauce.
Mix in cauliflower: Add cauliflower and toss to coat in the sauce.
Fill baking dish: Transfer mixture to a 2L / 2qt baking dish (30 x 20 x 5cm / 12 x 8 x 2").
Top with cheese: Sprinkle over gruyère followed Red Leicester cheese.
Bake at 180°C/350°F for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted, and cauliflower is bubbly and golden.
Serve: Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Stand 5 minutes then serve!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

604 kkal

Protein 20g (22%)

Carbs 19g (21%)

Fat 52g (57%)

Macronutrients

Calories60430% DV

Protein20g40% DV

Carbs19g6% DV

Fat52g80% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 100

Per Serving Rp 20/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 200 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
/ 2 lb cauliflower florets	1 kg	-	-
extra virgin olive oil	2 tbsp	-	-
sea salt	0.5 tsp	-	-
pepper	0.125 tsp	-	-
/ 4 tbsp unsalted butter	60 g	-	-
flour	3.5 tbsp	-	-
milk	1 cup	-	-
cream	1 cup	-	-
cooking salt	0.5 tsp	-	-
nutmeg powder	0.25 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 100
Red Leicester cheese	1 cup	-	-
gruyère cheese	0.5 cup	-	-
Red Leicester cheese	0.5 cup	-	-
gruyère cheese	0.5 cup	-	-