Butter Bean Recipes, Vegetarian -
Cauli, Beans + Cheese Bake
Cauli, Beans + Cheese Bake
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Servings
3-4 as a side
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
35-40 minutes
Author:
Lucy Bridge
Cauliflower cheese is a festive classic. But this oozy, cheesy bake is made even more indulgent with our ULTRA creamy Queen B's, topped off with a parsley breadcrumb.
This Christmas cracker is by our newest Bold Bean Co member, Lucy!
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
40g butter
40g plain flower
400ml milk
1 tsp mustard (any kind will do!)
100g mature cheddar, grated
1 x 700g jar of Bold Bean Co Queen Butter Beans (or 2 x 400g tins), drained
2 handfuls of breadcrumbs
Small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped
Directions
Pre heat the oven to 190C /Gas 5
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
For the cheese sauce
Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. Once melted, stir in flour. Reduce the heat to low and add the milk a splash at a time, stirring continuously.
Stir in the mustard and roughly two thirds of the grated cheese. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
CHEFS TIP: If the sauce is looking a little thick, pour in some of the liquid from the beans to loosen.
Drain the beans and pour them into the cheese sauce. Mix well to combine. into a casserole dish or tray and then cover with your cheese sauce.
Tumble the cauliflower into a large roasting dish then pour over the cheesy bean mixture. Gently fold the cauliflower through the sauce. Scatter the remaining cheese on top and roast for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the breadcrumbs and parsley in a bowl. Once the cauli has been in for 25 mins, scatter the breadcrumb mixture on top and bake for a further 10/15 until golden.
Serve as a side for your Christmas roasts, with a side of fresh greens or simply as an indulgent cheesy bean feast by itself.
