This is a great side dish with all sorts of recipes and for all sorts of occasions. Give it a try! You’ll love it.

November 4, 2026
  • 10m
  • 45m
  • 55m
  • 1

Ingredients

Cauliflower

  • 1 head of cauliflower

White Sauce

  • 40 g butter
  • 2 tbsp. plain flour (gluten-free works well)
  • 300 g milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • large handful of freshly grated cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180֯C.

Cauliflower Method

  1. Separate cauliflower into large florets and cook in boiling hot water for 3-4 minutes, drain, then place in an oven safe dish.

White Sauce Thermal Method

  1. Place all sauce ingredients into mixing jug and cook 7 minutes/90֯C/speed 4. If too thick, add 100g more milk and cook for another minute.

White Sauce Traditional Method

  1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, then take off heat and add flour to combine.
  2. Add a little milk and whisk until a smooth paste is formed, then add back to a medium heat.
  3. Continue to cook, adding the rest of the milk slowly, whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form.

Cauliflower Bake

  1. Pour over white sauce, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden.