Cauliflower Cheese with Maple Syrup Pancetta

Boiled cauliflower topped with a rich cheese sauce, grilled until bubbling, then finished with buttery brioche crumbs and glazed pancetta.

Comfort Food Cheese Grill Pancetta Cauliflower

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1068.5

kcal / serving

4274 kcal total

Carbs

35.6g

per serving

142.4 g total

Fat

83.1g

per serving

332.2 g total

Protein

44.7g

per serving

178.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Maple Syrup

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Dijon Mustard

Dairy

100

Butter

500

Milk

300

Extra Mature Cheddar

grated

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

slices

Brioche

blitzed to crumbs

Meat

rashers

Pancetta

or streaky bacon

NutsSeeds

Sea Salt

to taste

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

to taste

Vegetables

piece

Cauliflower

medium, stalk removed, florets separated

Method

Preheat the grill to its highest setting.

Boil cauliflower florets in salted water for 6 minutes, then refresh in iced water.

Melt 50g of butter and whisk in flour to form a smooth paste.

Gradually whisk in milk, then stir in mustard and 150g of grated cheese.

Place drained cauliflower in an ovenproof dish, cover with sauce, and top with remaining cheese.

Grill for 5 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Fry brioche crumbs in the remaining butter until crisp and golden.

Dry-fry pancetta until crisp, then glaze with maple syrup.

Top the cauliflower cheese with crumbs and pancetta rashers before serving.