Whole Roasted Cauliflower Cheese

  • Brand
  • Preparation time
    45 min
  • Number of servings
    10

Whole Roast Cauliflower Cheese® is a satisfying dish. This recipe features a creamy cheese sauce made with MAGGI Bechamel, combined with smoked cheese, cheddar, and a hint of English mustard.

The cauliflower is infused with the flavours of MAGGI Vegetable Bouillon, simmered for tenderness, and then roasted to a golden finish. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs, fresh chives, and lemon zest, this dish offers a balanced combination of flavours and textures.

Serve it as a side or a vegetarian main and rely on MAGGI's trusted ingredients to create a memorable dining experience that your guests will appreciate.

This Whole Roast Cauliflower cheese® offers your business a premium, distinguished menu item that enhances the dining experience and attracts discerning customers.

Overall, this Whole Roast Cauliflower Cheese is perfect for pubs and casual dining establishments, offering a hearty and flavourful option that appeals to both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Ingredients
For the sauce
  • 1ltr water
  • 160g MAGGI Bechamel
  • 30g English mustard
  • 30g parmesan
  • 30g smoked cheese, grated
  • 100g cheddar grated
For the cauliflower
  • 40g MAGGI Vegetable Bouillon
  • 2ltr water
  • 1.6kg cauliflower, leaves removed
  • 50ml olive oil
To finish
  • 100g toasted breadcrumbs
  • 50g chives, chopped
  • 10g lemon zest
Preparation
  • 1
    Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, combine 1 litre of water with 160 g of MAGGI Bechamel.
  • 2
    Whisk the mixture and bring it to a simmer.
  • 3
    Once simmering, fold in the English mustard, Parmesan, smoked cheese, and Cheddar.
  • 4
    Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside
  • 5
    Cook the Cauliflower: In a large pot, bring 2 litres of water to a boil and whisk in 40 g of MAGGI Vegetable Bouillon until dissolved.
  • 6
    Carefully add the cauliflower to the bouillon. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • 7
    After cooking, carefully remove the cauliflower and drain well. Transfer the cauliflower to an oven tray and drizzle with 50 ml of olive oil.
  • 8
    Roast the Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan oven). Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden and tender.
  • 9
    Finish the Dish: Once the cauliflower is roasted, remove it from the oven. Pour the prepared cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
  • 10
    Place the cauliflower under a hot grill until the cheese sauce is bubbling and browned.
  • 11
    Serve: Top the dish with toasted breadcrumbs, chopped chives, and lemon zest before serving.

TYPICAL VALUES 

Per 100g

Per serve

Reference Intake

% RI*

Energy

413 kJ

99 kcal

1115 kJ

267 kcal

 

2000 kcal

 

13%

Fat

4.8g

12.9g

70

18%

of which: saturates

1.9g

5.1g

20

26%

Carbohydrate

9.3g

25.2g

260

10%

of which: sugars

2.8g

7.6g

90

8%

Fibre

1.2g

3.3g

-

-

Protein

4.0g

10.9g

50

22%

Sodium

0.28g

0.75g

2.4

31%

Salt

0.69g

1.87g

6

31%

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

Energy

Fat Saturates Sugars Salt

1115 kJ

267 kcal

12.9 g 5.1 g 7.6 g 1.87 g
13%* 18%* 26%* 8%* 31%*

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.