Cheesy cauliflower with crumbled bacon
Serves: 4
Time to make: 25 mins
Total cost: $15.80 / $3.95 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut in florets (about 6 cups)
- 3 cups skim milk
- 3 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup grated reduced-fat cheese
- spray oil
- 100g lean bacon, trimmed, chopped
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Boil or microwave cauliflower until tender.
2 Combine 1/3 cup milk with cornflour in a bowl. Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add cornflour mixture and mustard. Cook until sauce thickens. Add cheese and cauliflower. Gently stir to combine. Season to taste. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 5-10 minutes.
3 Meanwhile, spray a small frying pan with oil. Cook bacon for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until crisp. Add spring onions and cook for 1 more minute. Remove cauliflower from oven and scatter with bacon mixture. Serve with rolls and a salad.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 422cal
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Kilojoules 1770kJ
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Protein 29g
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Total fat 12g
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–Saturated fat 5g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 18g
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Dietary fibre 7g
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Sodium 750mg
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Calcium 540mg
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Iron 2.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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