Romanesco (green) cauliflower cheese

Get a good dose of protection for your bones, brain, immune system, eyesight and energy creation with this stunning looking side dish

Serves:

Preparation:

5 Mins

Cooking:

45 Mins

High FODMAP:

Yes

Allergens:

Milk, Lactose, Gluten

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Get a good dose of protection for your bones, brain, immune system, eyesight and energy creation with this stunning looking side dish

40g butter

150g strong cheddar cheese grated

500g Romanesco cauliflower

400ml whole milk

100g red Leicester cheese, grated

Salt and pepper to taste

40g plain flour

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1) Preheat the oven to 190C gas5

2) Steam the romanesco florets for approx 5 minutes until just tender

3) Meanwhile make the cheese sauce by melting the butter over a medium heat and adding the flour. Cook stirring for 2 minutes

4) Add the milk slowly whisking continually until thickened.

5) Add two thirds of the cheese and stir well until melted and combined. Season to taste.

6) Drain the romanesco and lay in the bottom of an oven proof dish, pour the sauce over making sure all of it is covered.

7) Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden.