This delicious and easy Cauliflower Cheese recipe, inspired by Gordon Ramsay, is the perfect creamy side dish for any meal. With its rich cheese sauce and crispy mustard topping, it’s a comforting classic that’s quick to make and easily adaptable with ingredients you already have at home. Enjoy a satisfying dish in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients Needed:
- 600g cauliflower, cut into florets
- 60g butter
- 60g plain flour
- 1 tbsp English mustard powder
- 600ml whole milk
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
- 100g Lancashire cheese, grated
- 100g Cheshire cheese, grated
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves
How To Make Cauliflower Cheese Recipe?
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C / Gas 6) or 400°F.
- Cook the Cauliflower: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain, refresh in iced water, drain again, and transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
- Make the Sauce: Melt the butter gently in a clean saucepan. Stir in the flour and mustard powder over low heat to make a roux. Once the butter and flour form a smooth paste, gradually add the milk a little at a time, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cayenne pepper along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the Cheese: Combine the Cheddar, Lancashire, and Cheshire cheeses in a large bowl. Add half to the sauce, stirring until fully melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower into the dish.
- Prepare the Topping: Mix the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs and thyme leaves in the bowl to make a cheesy crumble. Sprinkle this mixture over the cauliflower and sauce to cover completely.
- Bake: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden and crispy and the sauce is bubbling.
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower tastes better and has a better texture than frozen.
- Grate the Cheese Yourself: Grating cheese yourself helps it melt better and makes the sauce smoother.
- Don’t Overcook the Cauliflower: Cook cauliflower just until tender to keep it firm and not mushy.
- Add More Cheese: For a cheesier taste, add more cheese to the sauce before baking.
- Top with a Crunchy Topping: Breadcrumbs and thyme on top give a nice crunch and extra flavor. You can also add Parmesan for extra taste.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let leftover Cauliflower Cheese cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap the dish tightly in plastic wrap and foil, or place it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Reheat in a pan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a little milk if the sauce is too thick.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 252kcal
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
- Sodium: 1134mg
- Potassium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 8g
Gordon Ramsay Cauliflower Cheese Recipe
Description
This delicious and easy Cauliflower Cheese recipe, inspired by Gordon Ramsay, is the perfect creamy side dish for any meal. With its rich cheese sauce and crispy mustard topping, it’s a comforting classic that’s quick to make and easily adaptable with ingredients you already have at home. Enjoy a satisfying dish in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C / Gas 6) or 400°F.
- Cook the Cauliflower: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain, refresh in iced water, drain again, and transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
- Make the Sauce: Melt the butter gently in a clean saucepan. Stir in the flour and mustard powder over low heat to make a roux. Once the butter and flour form a smooth paste, gradually add the milk a little at a time, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cayenne pepper along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the Cheese: Combine the Cheddar, Lancashire, and Cheshire cheeses in a large bowl. Add half to the sauce, stirring until fully melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower into the dish.
- Prepare the Topping: Mix the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs and thyme leaves in the bowl to make a cheesy crumble. Sprinkle this mixture over the cauliflower and sauce to cover completely.
- Bake: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden and crispy and the sauce is bubbling.
Notes
- Use Fresh Cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower tastes better and has a better texture than frozen.
- Grate the Cheese Yourself: Grating cheese yourself helps it melt better and makes the sauce smoother.
- Don’t Overcook the Cauliflower: Cook cauliflower just until tender to keep it firm and not mushy.
- Add More Cheese: For a cheesier taste, add more cheese to the sauce before baking.
- Top with a Crunchy Topping: Breadcrumbs and thyme on top give a nice crunch and extra flavor. You can also add Parmesan for extra taste.
Gordon Ramsay Cauliflower Cheese Recipe