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Quick cauliflower cheese

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

1 min read
Last updated September 2026
title

Prep and cooking time: 60 mins

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Lower-carbohydrate

Ingredients

Serves: 4

  • 1 extra-large cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 100ml double cream
  • 100g Cheddar cheese
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Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

Step 2

Parboil or steam the cauliflower florets for 3mins, until just tender.

Step 3

Butter a small/medium-sized baking dish. Place the parboiled cauliflower into the baking tray.

Step 4

Cover with double cream, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the oven for 40-45mins, or until the cheese is golden brown.

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