3 Cheese Cauliflower Cheese

This Italian Family
by This Italian Family
4 servings
40 min

Ok I know there is a repetition of the word cheese in this title, but it really is as cheesy cheese as it comes! It's a twist to the classic cauliflowe cheese with some extra cheese into it.

I like it to be melt in the mouth so I actually pressure cook the cauliflower for longer than this recipe, which is a bit more standard. I just love it when it simply falls apart in the mouth, although I understand some people may prefer it to have a bit more of a bite, just know you have the option to cook the cauliflower for longer if you wish too.

You can also choose different combinations of cheese of course!

3 Cheese Cauliflower Cheese
Recipe details
  • 4  servings
  • Prep time: 25 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 40 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Grated Gruyère Cheese
  • 1 Cauliflower
  • Pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
Instructions

Clean the cauliflower by removing the stem and outer leaves. Cut the florets and separate them.
You can either boil the florets in hot water for about ten minutes or steam them.
Prepare the béchamel sauce. In a saucepan, heat the milk with the butter until almost boiling. Remove from heat and sift the flour gradually while stirring with a whisk. Add a pinch of salt and nutmeg. Return the saucepan to low heat and stir until thickened. Once ready, set it aside.
Cover the bottom of a baking dish with half of the béchamel sauce and some of the grated cheddar and gruyère cheeses.
Arrange the cooked cauliflower florets in the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and gruyère cheeses.
Cover with plenty of béchamel sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, just enough to cover the top. Bake in a preheated static oven at 200°C (400°F) on the top shelf for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
The oven-baked cauliflower gratin is delicious when served hot.
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