Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheese Recipe
This gluten free cauliflower cheese is the perfect side dish for a roast dinner. Delicious florets of cauliflower smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce then baked to perfection.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower, cut into florets (or 500g frozen cauliflower florets)
- 50 g unsalted butter (or vegan butter for dairy free)
- 50 g plain gluten free flour (I use the FREEE gluten free plain flour)
- 500 ml milk (or dairy free milk if needed)
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 heaped tsp dijon mustard
- 185 g extra mature Cheddar cheese (grated - use a dairy free cheese if needed)
- Salt and Pepper
For the topping (optional)
- 50 g extra mature Cheddar cheese grated
- 10 g parmesan cheese grated
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower florets until the stalks are just tender when you stab them with a knife or fork. For frozen cauliflower I steam for 10 minutes, or boil for 5-6 minutes. This will be slightly less for fresh cauliflower and will depend on the size of the florets - you don't want them to turn to mush so keep an eye on them!
- Remove the cauliflower from the water (if boiling) and set to one side while you make the sauce.
- Place a large saucepan on a low heat and melt the butter. Once melted, add the flour and use a whisk to mix together into a thick paste. Continue to cook for around 30 seconds to one minute, stirring constantly so it doesn't stick.
- Pour in approx 100ml of the milk and continue stirring until it forms a smooth, thick paste with no lumps. Continue to add the milk, around 100ml at a time, stirring constantly. Each time, only add the next lot of milk when all the lumps are gone.
- Once all the milk has been added, you should have a smooth, thick white sauce. Continue to stir until it starts to bubble, then turn off the heat. Add the nutmeg, dijon mustard and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and stir in. Next add the cheese and stir carefully until it has all melted and you have a thick sauce.
- Add the cauliflower to an ovenproof dish then pour over the cheese sauce, ensuring it's all completely covered. Sprinkle with extra cheese and a good seasoning of black pepper.
- Place in a hot oven (around 200C / 180C Fan / Gas Mark 4) for around 10 minutes until the cheese topping has melted and starts to brown. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Serving Suggestion: I love to serve this as part of a roast dinner. I usually pop it into the oven when the meat has come out to rest. Serve with your favourite meat like air fryer gammon, roast potatoes, lots of other veggies and gluten free gravy.
- Storing: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days or frozen for up to six months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos of this method if you find it easier to follow a visual guide.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 36g
