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Cauliflower cheese & jackets

British & European75 mins£0.85 a portionVegetarian

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Cauliflower1
  • Semi-skimmed milk500ml
  • Plain flour40g
  • Butter40g
  • Mature cheddar150g
  • White potatoes1kg

Plus salt and pepper. About £3.39 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas 6).

  2. 2

    Prick 4 large potatoes (1kg) and bake for 60-75 minutes. To save time, microwave for 8-10 minutes first, then bake for 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cut 1 cauliflower into florets and boil for 5 minutes. Drain well and put in a baking dish.

  4. 4

    Melt 40g butter, stir in 40g flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in 500ml milk until thick. Stir in 100g of the 150g grated cheddar.

  5. 5

    Pour the sauce over the cauliflower, top with the rest of the cheese and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Serve with the jacket potatoes.

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