Cauliflower Cheese With Crunchy Sage Dressing

Name: Cauliflower Cheese With Crunchy Sage Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower, broken into small flowerettes; 4 leeks, trimmed and sliced; 1 34 ounces butter or 1 34 ounces margarine; 3 slices white bread, crusts removed and roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped; 1 34 ounces gourmet sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (they used Merchant Gourmet SunBlush tomatooes); 3 tablespoons oil, from the tomatoes; 2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 ⅔ cups milk; 3 12 ounces fresh grated gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

1 cauliflower, broken into small flowerettes
4 leeks, trimmed and sliced
1 34 ounces butter or 1 34 ounces margarine
3 slices white bread, crusts removed and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1 34 ounces gourmet sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (they used Merchant Gourmet SunBlush tomatooes)
3 tablespoons oil, from the tomatoes
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
3 tablespoons flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 12 ounces fresh grated gruyere cheese

1
Simmer the cauliflower for 8 minutes or until tender, drain.
2
Meanwhile, fry the leeks in butter for 10 minutes until soft.
3
Whizz the bread and sage in a food processor.
4
Add the tomatoes and the oil and whizz until chopped.
5
Add the mustard and flour to the leeks and stir.
6
Add a third of the milk and stir until thickened.
7
Gradually add the rest of the milk and bring to simmer.
8
Stir in the cheese.
9
Divide between 4 ovenproof dishes and pour the sauce over.
10
Scatter the crumbs over and broil for 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cauliflower, broken into small flowerettes, 4 leeks, trimmed and sliced, 1 34 ounces butter or 1 34 ounces margarine, 3 slices white bread, crusts removed and roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Cheese With Crunchy Sage Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!