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Easy Cauliflower Cheese with Herb and Nut Crust

Easy Cauliflower Cheese with Herb and Nut Crust

Recipe By:

Devondale

devondale.com.au [1]

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

5 minutes

Serves:

6

Easy Cheese Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients

2 cups Devondale Full Cream Long Life Milk
2 tablespoons Devondale Dairy Soft Spread
1/4 cup plain flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 cup Devondale Tasty All Rounder Shredded Cheese
Salt and white pepper, to taste

Method

Place milk, dairy spread, flour and nutmeg (if using) into a cold saucepan all at the same time, then bring to the boil over medium heat whisking constantly until thick, smooth and glossy
Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat and use as required

Cauliflower Cheese

Ingredients

1 whole cauliflower, cut in florets
Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind

Method

Steam or microwave cauliflower for 3-5 minutes until just tender, season to taste. Place in a single layer in a serving dish and keep warm
Pour béchamel sauce over cauliflower. Scatter with hazelnuts, thyme, parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately

Tips & Hints

The hazelnuts can be substituted with fresh or panko or dried breadcrumbs and cooked in the oven for 15 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden.

Links
[1] http://devondale.com.au