Delia Smith Cauliflower Cheese

Cauliflower Cheese by Delia Smith features grilled-to-perfection cauliflower, spring onions, cayenne, and a luscious Gruyère and Parmesan sauce topped with steamed bay leaves and cooked for 15 minutes.

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🤍 Why You’ll Love This Cauliflower Cheese Recipe:

• Luxurious Creaminess: Gruyère, Parmesan, and crème fraîche blend for a rich, satisfying sauce.
• Balanced Flavor: Spring onions and cayenne pepper add freshness and subtle heat.
• Timeless Comfort: Delia Smith’s recipe delivers a classic, comforting favorite for any occasion.

❓ What Is Delia Smith’s Cauliflower Cheese Recipe?

Delia Smith’s Cauliflower Cheese is a comforting dish featuring steamed cauliflower smothered in a luscious Gruyère and Parmesan sauce, enhanced with spring onions and cayenne.

🥦 Delia Smith Cauliflower Cheese Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1½ oz (40 g) Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), finely grated, plus 1 heaped tablespoon extra to finish (see recipe introduction)
• 1½ oz (40 g) Gruyère, finely grated
• 2 heaped tablespoons half-fat crème fraîche
• 2 bay leaves, torn in half
• a little freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 spring onions, very finely chopped, including the green parts
• pinch cayenne pepper
• salt and freshly milled black pepper

🥘 How To Make Delia Smith Cauliflower Cheese

1. Bring a steamer to a boil and add the cauliflower florets and a few inner leaves. Scatter the torn bay leaves among them.
2. Place the cauliflower in a steamer basket, add water, salt, and freshly grated nutmeg. Cover and steam for around 12 minutes or until soft. Check tenderness with a skewer. Once done, cover with a cloth to keep warm.
3. Simmer the crème fraîche in a pot with 3 fl oz (75 ml) of the boiling water, whisking constantly until slightly thickened. Stir in the grated Parmesan and Gruyère until melted. Season according to taste.
4. Top the steamed cauliflower with the cheese sauce. Garnish with spring onions, the remaining Parmesan, and a pinch of cayenne.
5. Brown the cauliflower and bring the sauce to a boil by placing the dish under a hot grill.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Uniform Steaming: Arrange cauliflower evenly for consistent tenderness.
• Smooth Sauce: Whisk crème fraîche, melt Parmesan and Gruyère for a velvety cheese sauce.
• Balanced Seasoning: Mindful use of nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper ensures a harmonious flavor.
• Golden Finish: Grill for a golden-brown texture, complementing the creamy cauliflower delightfully.

🥗 What Pairs Nicely With Cauliflower Cheese?

Cauliflower cheese combines well with crispy green beans, gluten-free bread, roasted potatoes, garden salad, caramelized carrots, grilled asparagus, rice pilaf, zucchini fritters, and quinoa.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Cauliflower Cheese?

• In The Fridge: Refrigerate leftover cauliflower cheese for 3 days after keeping it in a tightly sealed container.
• In The Freezer: Freeze leftover cauliflower cheese in individual serving portions for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Cauliflower Cheese?

• Oven: Turn the oven on high heat (350°F) then throw cauliflower cheese to a baking sheet and heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until hot.
• Microwave: Toss cauliflower cheese on a microwave-safe dish and heat in 2 to -3-minute increments over medium heat, stirring intermittently until heated.

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Delia Smith Cauliflower Cheese Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 237
• Total Fat 15g
• Saturated Fat 8.7g
• Trans Fat 0.5g
• Cholesterol 41mg
• Sodium 252mg
• Potassium 366.2mg
• Total Carbohydrates 17g
• Dietary Fiber 3.5g
• Sugars 3.2g
• Protein 11g