Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

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Cauliflower Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 395F/200C/Gas 7.
  2. Remove the green outer leaves from the cauliflower and steam whole over a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the cauliflower from the heat and leave to cool.
  4. Place the butter and flour into a large saucepan.
  5. Over a low heat stir the butter and flour until the butter has melted and the flour is incorporated.
  6. Add the salt and mustard powder and continue stirring for 2 minutes.
  7. Turn the heat up to medium and add the milk in one go and whisk furiously until all a smooth sauce is formed.
  8. Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened and glossy (about 5 minutes).
  9. If the sauce is very thick add a little more milk, the sauce should be thick but still runny.
  10. Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.
  11. Remove from the heat.
  12. Break the cauliflower florets from the thick, central stalk taking care not to break it into tiny pieces.
  13. Place the florets in a baking dish large enough to hold all the florets in one layer.
  14. Pour the thickened cheese sauce over the cauliflower ensuring all the florets are covered.
  15. Sprinkle with grated cheese and a good twist of black pepper.
  16. Bake in the hot oven until the sauce is bubbling and golden brown on the top, approximately 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 188.56 Kcal (789 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.53g 16%
Cholesterol 30.7mg 10%
Sodium 142.29mg 6%
Potassium 442.12mg 9%
Total Carbs 16.29g 5%
Sugars 6.14g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 9%
Protein 7.57g 15%
Vitamin C 47.1mg 78%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 185.5mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.75 Kcal (380 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.07g 16%
Cholesterol 14.78mg 10%
Sodium 68.48mg 6%
Potassium 212.79mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.84g 5%
Sugars 2.95g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 9%
Protein 3.64g 15%
Vitamin C 22.6mg 78%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 89.3mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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