Cauliflower cheese with crispy bacon recipe Recipe

Name: Cauliflower cheese with crispy bacon recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, peeled, halved and studded with 6 cloves; 500 ml (17.6fl oz) whole milk; 3 large, fresh bay leaves; 0.5 tsp black peppercorns; 40 g (1.4oz) butter; 35 g (1.2oz) plain flour; 1 large, very fresh cauliflower, weighing about 1.5kg, core removed, cut into large florets; 200 g (7.1oz) mature cheddar, coarsely grated, plus more for the top; 3 tbsp double cream; 2 tsp English mustard; 200 g (7.1oz) large, vine-ripened cherry tomatoes; 1 tsp olive oil; 12 rashers rindless, smoked streaky bacon; 1 pinch salt and freshly ground white pepper; 4 slices hot buttered wholemeal toast, to serve

Servings: persons

1 small onion, peeled, halved and studded with 6 cloves
500 ml (17.6fl oz) whole milk
3 large, fresh bay leaves
0.5 tsp black peppercorns
40 g (1.4oz) butter
35 g (1.2oz) plain flour
1 large, very fresh cauliflower, weighing about 1.5kg, core removed, cut into large florets
200 g (7.1oz) mature cheddar, coarsely grated, plus more for the top
3 tbsp double cream
2 tsp English mustard
200 g (7.1oz) large, vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
1 tsp olive oil
12 rashers rindless, smoked streaky bacon
1 pinch salt and freshly ground white pepper
4 slices hot buttered wholemeal toast, to serve

1
Pop the studded onion halves into a pan with the milk, bay leaves and peppercorns.
2
Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and set aside for 20 minutes.
3
Return the milk to the boil, then strain it, discarding the flavouring ingredients.
4
Melt the butter in a non-stick pan, add the flour and cook over a medium heat for 1 minute.
5
Remove from the heat, beat in the hot milk, then return to the boil, stirring.
6
Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high.
8
Drop the cauliflower into a large pan of boiling water and cook for 7-8 minutes until tender.
9
Drain really well.
10
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 150g of the cheese together with the cream, mustard and seasoning to taste.
11
Toss the cherry tomatoes with the oil and season.
12
Arrange the cauliflower in a shallow ovenproof dish and pour over the sauce.
13
Scatter over the remaining cheese and the tomatoes.
14
Pop the bacon in a roasting tin, slide both under the grill and cook for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft, the cheese is golden and the bacon is crisp.
15
Serve with toast.

2300

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, peeled, halved and studded with 6 cloves, 500 ml (17.6fl oz) whole milk, 3 large, fresh bay leaves, 0.5 tsp black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower cheese with crispy bacon recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cauliflower cheese with crispy bacon recipe

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