Hairy Bikers Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Cauliflower Cheese Recipe is a creamy and cheesy recipe, which uses cauliflower and three types of cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes.

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Hairy Bikers Cauliflower Cheese Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower, about 600g
• 60g unsalted butter
• 60g plain flour
• 1 tbsp English mustard powder
• 600ml whole milk
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 100g Lancashire cheese, grated
• 100g Cheshire cheese, grated
• 50g breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

How To Make Hairy Bikers Cauliflower Cheese

1. Prepare the cauliflower: Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Boil cauliflower florets in salted water for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain and place in an ovenproof dish.
2. Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and mustard powder to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thick. Bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
3. Add the cheese: Mix the three cheeses in a bowl. Stir half into the hot sauce until melted and smooth. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble the dish: Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower. Mix remaining cheese with breadcrumbs and thyme, and sprinkle over the top.
5. Bake: Bake 15–20 minutes until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• How to prevent watery sauce? Make sure cauliflower is well drained before adding the cheese sauce.
• Can I use just one type of cheese? Yes, but the mix of three cheeses gives a richer flavour.
• How to get a crispy topping? Mix breadcrumbs with cheese and thyme and sprinkle evenly over the sauce.
• Can I make ahead? Assemble but don’t bake; refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake before serving.
• Serving suggestion? Serve as a side to roast meat or as a vegetarian main with a salad.

What To Serve With Cauliflower Cheese

• Roast chicken or beef
• Steamed green vegetables
• Fresh salad

How To Store Cauliflower Cheese

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven until hot.
Freeze: Freezing is not recommended as the sauce may separate on reheating.

Cauliflower Cheese Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 375
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 16g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of milk?
Yes, semi-skimmed milk works, but sauce will be slightly lighter.

Can I add extra vegetables?
Yes, broccoli or cauliflower florets can be combined.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.

How long will leftovers keep?
Store in the fridge up to 2 days; best reheated in the oven.

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