Perfect Cauliflower Cheese with Bacon and Mushrooms

Tender cauliflower florets baked in a creamy Gruyère sauce with bacon and mushrooms, topped with crunchy Parmesan ciabatta crumbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 721.1 kcals 2884.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.6 grams 82.3 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 36.6 grams 146.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
200
g
50
g
Parmesan Cheese
finely grated
GrainsCereals
Meat
250
g
Smoked Streaky Bacon
cut into 1cm strips
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Vegetables
1
head
Cauliflower
trimmed and broken into florets
250
g
Chestnut Mushrooms
finely sliced

Steps

  • Boil the cauliflower florets in a large pan for 10 minutes until just tender, then drain.
  • Fry the bacon strips in a dry pan until colored and set aside while retaining the fat.
  • Fry the mushrooms in the bacon fat for 3 minutes until golden-brown and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, beat in flour, then whisk in milk, mustard, cheese, and cream until smooth.
  • Season the sauce and fold in the cooked bacon and mushrooms.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Place cauliflower in a casserole dish, pour over the sauce, and sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan, sprinkle over the top, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve the cauliflower cheese with green salad and crusty bread.