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How to make cauliflower cheese using the whole plant – recipe

A creative way to use the core, leaves and all so that not one part of the cauli gets left behind

How to make cauliflower cheese using the whole plant – recipe

TL;DR

  • A recipe for whole roast cauliflower cheese uses all parts of the cauliflower, including leaves and core.
  • The cauliflower is seasoned with nutmeg, roasted until tender, then topped with a cheese sauce and grilled.
  • Ingredients include cauliflower, butter, olive oil, sea salt, nutmeg, flour, mustard powder, turmeric, milk, red leicester cheese, and thyme.
  • The recipe involves roasting the cauliflower for about an hour until fork-tender, then an additional 15 minutes to char.
  • A cheese sauce is made by cooking butter and flour, then whisking in milk, mustard powder, and turmeric, followed by red leicester cheese.
  • The roast cauliflower is placed in a dish, covered with cheese sauce, sprinkled with remaining cheese, and grilled until melted and bubbling.