Cauliflower cheese

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head cauliflower • 50g flour • 50g butter • 500 ml milk • 1 onion • 2pc bay leaf and cloves • 1 tsp English mustard • 150g mature cheddar cheese • 100g breadcrumbs • Salt and pepper

PREPARATION

Prepare and boil cauliflower in salted water until cooked. Remove and place in cold water. Pour milk into a pan add the onion, bay leaf and clove and bring to the boil. Melt the butter in a pan, then add the flour, mix well and cook over a gentle heat for a minute. Gradually add the milk, a little at a time, stirring well between each addition. Return the pan to a medium heat and bring the mixture to the boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for two minutes, then remove from the heat. Add the English mustard and 100g of the cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Reheat the cauliflower and place in an oven proof dish. Cover with the sauce and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake in the oven until golden.