Delia Smith Cauliflower Cheese Recipe 🧀

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower, broken into large florets
• 40 g (1 1/2 oz) of butter
• 40 g (1 1/2 oz) of plain flour
• 400 ml (14 fl oz) of milk
• 1 tsp of English mustard
• 100 g (3 1/2 oz) of mature cheddar, grated
• 1 1/2 oz (40 g) of Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), finely grated, plus 1 heaped tablespoon extra to finish
• 2 heaped tablespoons of half-fat crème fraîche
• A little freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 spring onions, very finely chopped, including the green parts
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• You will also need an ovenproof baking dish measuring 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) square and 2 inches (5 cm) deep.