Sides
Cauliflower Cheese
Recipe by Ninja Kitchen
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Ninja Foodi
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total time: 22 mins
- Skill Easy
- Serves 4 people
Cauliflower Cheese
TIP Cauliflower can be steamed first for 4 minutes if preferred. For vegetarians use a vegetarian cheddar cheese
Utensils required
Allergies
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This dish contains the following allergens: Dairy, Wheat, Milk
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 250ml water
- 500ml whole or semi skimmed milk
- 50g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 50g plain flour
- 1 tsp dried English mustard powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated
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Method
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Step 1
Place cauliflower florets and water in the pot.
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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.
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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.
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Step 4
Transfer cauliflower to a colander to drain. Wipe out pot.
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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).
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Step 6
Then whisk in mustard, seasoning and half the cheese. Stir in the drained cauliflower and sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
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Step 7
Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 200°C, and set time to 7 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
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Step 8
Cooking is complete when cheese is golden brown.
