Almost similar in preparation and ingredients to the American Macaroni & Cheese, Cauliflower & Cheese on the other hand is actually a classic English dish, without the carbs of course. I especially loved the crunchy breadcrumbs on the top of the dish which I've conveniently made by breaking up frozen bread. By the way, that's the way I make breadcrumbs. Leftover breads are broken up in a processor or by hand and left in the freezer in an air tight bag. This is good to keep for up to 3 months, so I'll always have breadcrumbs when I need them.
Ingredients:
1 cauliflower, cut into small florets
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1/2 tablespoon mustard
salt & pepper
Method:
Boil cauliflower in boiling water for a minute. Strain and set aside.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on a pan and add in breadcrumbs. Toss evenly and set aside.
Heat a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of butter. When the butter has melted, add in 2 tablespoons of flour and mix well. Add in 1/2 cup of milk, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tablespoon of mustard and season with salt and pepper. Whisk evenly.
Add in the grated cheese, the prepared cauliflower and mix evenly. Pour the mixture onto a greased dish and top with breadcrumbs.
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees celsius for 25 to 30 minutes.
