Thermomix Cauliflower Cheese
A comforting Thermomix Cauliflower Cheese which takes minimal preparation and is a wonderful side dish to have with a Sunday roast.
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large cauliflower, leaves removed and cut into florets
For the Cheese Sauce
- 50 g unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 50 g plain flour
- 500 g full cream milk
- 150 g of cheddar cheese, see notes
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add the cauliflower florets. Cook until tender but slightly raw inside (about 5-6 mins). Avoid overcooking, as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan).
For the Cheese Sauce
- Add the cheese to the Thermomix bowl and grate for 5 sec/speed 9. Transfer it to a bowl and set aside. There is no need to wash the Thermomix bowl.
- Add the butter to the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 min/60°C/speed 2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 min/100°C/speed 1. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and along the blades. Cook again for 1 min/100°C/speed 1.
- Add the milk and cook for 6 min/90°C/speed 4.
- Add 100g of the cheese and blend for 10 sec/speed 5.
Assemble
- Once the cauliflower has boiled, drain it and place it into a large baking dish.
- Cover the cauliflower with the cheese sauce and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Cheese variations: Mature cheddar adds plenty of flavour to the sauce, but you can swap some or all of it for other good melting cheeses if you prefer. Red Leicester adds a richer colour and sharp flavour, while Gruyère gives the sauce a smooth texture and subtle nutty flavour. Swiss-style cheeses, Jarlsberg or Colby also work well.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g
