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.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.5 kcals 4274 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.6 grams 142.4 grams
Fat 83.1 grams 332.2 grams
Protein 44.7 grams 178.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
500
ml
GrainsCereals
3
slices
Brioche
blitzed to crumbs
Meat
20
rashers
Pancetta
or streaky bacon
NutsSeeds
1
1
Sea Salt
to taste
Vegetables
1
piece
Cauliflower
medium, stalk removed, florets separated

Steps

  • 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.