- Strip the leaves from the cauliflower stems and roughly chop the stems into 2cm pieces. Steam or boil in boiling water for 2 minutes until the leaves are wilted and the stems are still a little crunchy. Drain and pour into an ovenproof dish.
- Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce by melting the butter over a medium heat, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute before gradually adding the milk, stirring all the time.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in the mustard and season with salt and pepper and finally add half the cheese and mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the leaves and sprinkle over the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Place under a preheated grill for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the breadcrumbs are golden.
Cauliflower leaf cheese gratin
- Prep time 30 mins
- Cook time 10 mins
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- Leaves from 1-2 cauliflowers
- 40g butter
- 40g plain flour
- 400ml milk
- 1 tsp mustard
- 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 30g breadcrumbs
