Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

Santy Coy
Santy Coy @chefsantycoy
Gold Coast, Australia

Jamie Oliver’s recipe

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Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

Jamie Oliver’s recipe

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Ingredients

1 hour 15 minutes
Serves 6 servings
  1. 8 rashersbacon
  2. 1large head of cauliflower
  3. 500 gdried macaroni
  4. Olive oil as required
  5. 250 gcheddar cheese
  6. 4thick slices of bread
  7. Large spring of fresh rosemary
  8. 2garlic
  9. 250 gcreme fraiche
  10. Salt and peper
  11. Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

1 hour 15 minutes
  1. 1

    Fill the kettle with water and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven on 220 C

  3. 3

    Lay the bacon in the dish and put on the top shelf of the oven to pre cook

  4. 4

    Trim off any coarse of spoiled outer leaves from the cauliflower and remove the tough end of the stalk.

  5. 5

    Quarter the head and break it up into large pieces. Place in a large saucepan, stalks downwards and add the macaroni.

  6. 6

    Pour over boiling water to cover the ingredients, season, add a little olive oil and place on a high heat. Stir well until it reboils and cook with the lid a jar.

  7. 7

    Grated the cheddar cheese and tip into a bowl. add the creme fraiche and crushed garlic.

  8. 8

    Remove the bacon from the oven. Using food presessor process well with the bread and rosemary leaves.

  9. 9

    Add a good drizzle of olive oil to bind the ingredients.

  10. 10

    When the cauliflower and the pasta is just cooked, reserving the cooking water. Drain it all through a colander into a large bowl.

  11. 11

    Tip the pasta mixture into the dish, add about 400 ml of reserved cooking water. Stir in the creme fraiche and cheese mixture. breaking the cauliflower with a potato mashed until you have bite sized pieces.

  12. 12

    Season. The sauce should be loose and if necessary add another splash of the reserved cooking water.

  13. 13

    Spread the mixture out evenly in the dish and scatter over the breadcrumbs topping.

  14. 14

    Cook on the top shelf of the oven for arond 8 - 10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the mixture bubbling.

  15. 15

    To serve, grate over some parmesan cheese.

  16. 16

    Enjoy

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Santy Coy
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I’m a retired chef living in the beautiful Gold Coast, Australia, with a lifelong passion for cooking and baking. Even after hanging up my professional apron, I continue to find joy in my kitchen — creating pastries, Asian-inspired dishes, and fine dining plates right at home. For me, food isn’t just about eating; it’s about creativity, comfort, and sharing love through every bite.🇬🇧 Cookpad UK Ambassador!
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