Healthy Cauliflower Cheese

Serves	4
Prep time	15 minutes
Cook time	30 minutes
Total time	45 minutes
Dietary	Vegetarian
Meal type	Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish, Snack
Misc	Child Friendly, Serve Hot
Occasion	Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Formal Party, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Region	British
By author	Karen Burns-Booth

A family classic made lighter, this Healthy Cauliflower Cheese would make the perfect mid-week family supper and can be cooked from start to finish in the Panasonic Steam Combination Microwave Oven, as well as the more conventional way on the hob top and in the oven or under the grill. (6 Pro-Points or 8 Smart Points per portion for all those following the Weight Watchers diet)

Ingredients

1 cauliflower, trimmed and broken into florets (about 450g to 500g in weight)
25g butter
50g plain flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
600ml skimmed milk
100g reduced fat extra mature Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Note

Directions

Step 1	To cook in the Panasonic Steam Combination Oven: Fill the Steam Water Tank. Place the cauliflower florets on the trivet on the glass shelf in the middle shelf position. Cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 15 minutes. Drain and set the cauliflower to one side in an oven proof glass dish.
Step 2	Place butter in bowl, and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15-30 secs. Stir in flour and mustard powder. Cook for a further 15 secs. Add milk gradually. Stir well and season. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins. or until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir halfway. Stir in three-quarters of the grated Cheddar cheese.
Step 3	Pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Place dish on the glass shelf in the lowest shelf position and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 2 + WARM MICROWAVE for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 4	To cook on top of the hob and in a normal oven: Pre-heat oven to 225C or 450°F. Place the cauliflower florets into a large pan of salted, boiling water and cook until JUST tender for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and spoon the florets into an oven proof glass dish, such as a Pyrex dish.
Step 5	Add the milk, flour and butter to a saucepan. Beat together over a medium heat with a wire whisk continuously until the sauce thickens and is smooth. Allow to simmer for a further 2 minutes. Add three-quarters of the grated cheese, mustard and the seasoning. Cook for further minute stirring well. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
Step 6	Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top. Place under a hot grill until golden brown, OR, bake in a pre-heated oven for about 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Serve immediately with side salad.