Cauliflower Cheese Cottage Pie

A classic cottage pie base topped with buttery mashed potatoes and a creamy cauliflower cheese gratin.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 755.1 kcals 3020.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.4 grams 105.4 grams
Fat 55.7 grams 222.8 grams
Protein 37.1 grams 148.2 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
g
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
150
g
Cheddar
Strong mature
Liquids
200
ml
Stock
Veal, game, or beef
Meat
450
g
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Crushed
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely diced
1
piece
Carrot
Finely diced
450
g
Potatoes
Floury type
750
g
Cauliflower
Florets

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Heat 15ml of oil in a large pan and fry mince until browned.
  • Remove mince, add remaining oil and sauté onion, carrot and garlic for 8 minutes.
  • Return mince to the pan with tomato purée and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Add stock, boil, then simmer for 40 minutes before stirring in parsley.
  • Boil potatoes until soft, then drain and mash with butter.
  • Blanch cauliflower for 1 minute, refresh in cold water, and dry.
  • Mix crème fraîche, mustard, egg, and cheese, then fold in cauliflower.
  • Layer mince, mash, and cauliflower mixture in a dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Grill on high until the top is golden-brown and bubbling.