Cheesy Sweet Potato And Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Cheesy Sweet Potato And Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large orange fleshed sweet potatoes; 1 small cauliflower, broken into florets; 3 tablespoons snipped chives; salt and pepper; 3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; Cheese Sauce; 2 ounces butter; 2 ounces plain flour; 1 1/4 pints milk; 1 bay leaf; 3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated; salt and pepper; freshly grated nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 large orange fleshed sweet potatoes
1 small cauliflower, broken into florets
3 tablespoons snipped chives
salt and pepper
3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Cheese Sauce
2 ounces butter
2 ounces plain flour
1 1/4 pints milk
1 bay leaf
3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
freshly grated nutmeg

1
Bake the sweet potatoes in a hot oven until tender. Set aside to cool for a few minutes. Put the cauliflower into a microwavable bowl, add a few TBS of water, cover with cling film and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes on high. Drain and set aside.
2
Prepare the cheese sauce as below. Preheat your grill.
3
Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges and lay them in the bottom of a greased oven proof dish. Drain the cauliflower and spoon it over the sweet potatoes. Spoon the hot cheese sauce over top (you may not need it all). Sprinkle with the grated cheese and the snipped chives. Grill for three to four minutes until golden and bubbling. Enjoy!
4
To make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour, stirring until smooth. Let cook over low heat for one minute to cook the flour then slowly stir in the milk, whisking until smooth. Add the bay leaf and cook over medium low heat, stirring, for about 10 minutes until thickened. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the cheese and season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

396

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large orange fleshed sweet potatoes, 1 small cauliflower, broken into florets, 3 tablespoons snipped chives, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Sweet Potato And Cauliflower falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Sweet Potato And Cauliflower

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