Leek And Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

Name: Leek And Cauliflower Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower broken into large florets; 4 slices bacon chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 leek trimmed and chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; grated nutmeg Pinch of freshly; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 2/3 cup cheddar cheese grated; crusty bread Warm, to serve

Servings: persons

1 cauliflower broken into large florets
4 slices bacon chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon oil
1 leek trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons flour
grated nutmeg Pinch of freshly
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2/3 cup cheddar cheese grated
crusty bread Warm, to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F. Cook the cauliflower in lightly salted boiling water for 4-5 mins until just tender. Drain. Transfer to a shallow baking dish.
2
Cook the bacon in a medium saucepan until crisp. Sprinkle over the cauliflower.
3
Wipe saucepan clean. Heat the butter and oil in the pan on low heat. Stir in the leek. Cover and cook for 6-7 mins. Add the flour and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir in the milk. Return to the heat; stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Add the mustard and season. Spoon the sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
4
Bake for 20-25 mins until golden. Serve hot with warm crusty bread.

380

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cauliflower broken into large florets, 4 slices bacon chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon oil, and more.

Yes, Leek And Cauliflower Cheese 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.

Leek And Cauliflower Cheese

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