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Cauliflower Cheese

TIP Cauliflower can be steamed first for 4 minutes if preferred. For vegetarians use a vegetarian cheddar cheese

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Item No. REC1646EU
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By Ninja Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Wheat
  • Contains milk
Total Time
22m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 8.75fl. oz water
  • 17.5fl. oz whole or semi skimmed milk
  • 1.75oz unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1.75oz plain flour
  • 1 tsp dried English mustard powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3.5oz mature cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

Step 1
Place cauliflower florets and water in the pot. 

Step 2
Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release button is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and set to LOW. Set time to 1 minute.  

Step 3
When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure. 

Step 4
Transfer cauliflower to a colander to drain. Wipe out pot. 

Step 5
Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to 4 (medium-high). Select START/STOP to begin. Add milk, butter and flour to pot and using a silicone balloon whisk, whisk together continuously until sauce starts to thicken, this may take several minutes. Turn down the heat to 2 (low medium). 

Step 6
Then whisk in mustard, seasoning and half the cheese. Stir in the drained cauliflower and sprinkle over the remaining cheese.

Step 7
Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 200°C, and set time to 7 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 8
Cooking is complete when cheese is golden brown.