Quick and Easy Cauliflower Cheese Recipe - No Roux to Make!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier, gluten-free option.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Boil water in a large pan.

Chop one large or two small cauliflower into florets, cutting through the base of the stalks and pulling the florets apart.

Place the cauliflower florets in a steam basket over the boiling water, or boil them directly in the water.

Steam or boil the cauliflower for about five minutes until just tender but not soft.

Remove the cauliflower from the steamer or drain over a colander if boiled.

Pour 2 tablespoons of cream into a baking dish or cast-iron pan.

Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons of cheese.

Arrange half of the cauliflower in a single layer in the dish.

Top with half of the remaining cream and a quarter of the remaining cheese, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Top with the remaining cauliflower, pour on the remaining cream, and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese with a good pinch of salt and pepper.

Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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