Cauliflower Cheese

Ingredients

 * 1 large cauliflower, trimmed
 * 300 ml milk
 * 3 tbsp plain flour
 * 50 g (2 oz) butter
 * 100 g (3 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
 * salt and black pepper
 * a pinch mustard powder
 * a pinch grated nutmeg
 * 25 g (1 oz) fresh breadcrumbs

Directions

 * 1) Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and place in a flameproof dish.
 * 2) Meanwhile, place the milk, flour and butter in a saucepan. Heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
 * 3) Add about three-quarters of the grated cheese to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
 * 4) Add the mustard and nutmeg. Stir and cook for another minute.
 * 5) Pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Mix the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs together, sprinkle over the sauce. Grill until golden.
 * 6) Serve immediately.