Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients

1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small cauliflower
1oz plain flour
1oz butter
little butter for frying
½ pint skimmed milk
3 oz Scottish mature cheddar, grated

Method

Place the onion and garlic in a heavy based pan and sauté in a little butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Break the cauliflower into florets and add to the pan, continue cooking with a lid on, so the vegetables cook partially in their own steam while you make the sauce.

Place the flour and butter in a saucepan over a moderate heat to make a roux, gradually add the milk, stirring between additions.

Remove from the heat and add the cheese. You can also add mustard and black pepper to give it a nice kick. (I always add 1 tsp Dijon mustard for every pint of cheese sauce.)

Place the cauliflower mixture in an ovenproof dish and cover with the sauce, sprinkle more cheese over the top and bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.