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Merrilees Parker

Quick Cauliflower and Cheese on toast


Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 small cauliflower, picked into bite-size florets
  • 4 rashes good quality smoked back bacon, finely sliced
  • 140g/5oz mature Cheddar, grated
  • 3 tbsp crème fraiche
  • 4 roasted peppers from a jar, cut into long strips
  • 4 slices of day old sourdough or crusty bread
  • Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat a grill to hot. Put the cauliflower into a large Pyrex bowl and cover with cling film. Cook on full power in a microwave for 4-5 minutes until tender. Pour a dash of oil into a non-stick frying pan. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Drain well on kitchen paper.
  2. Place the cheese and crème fraiche in a bowl over gently simmering water. Allow to heat gently and stir well to make a smooth sauce. Toast one side of the bread. Drain the cauliflower and tip into a large bowl. Using a hand-blender, blitz to form a very rough puree. Gently fold in the cheese sauce, followed by the crispy bacon. Season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt and mix thoroughly. Smother the un-toasted side of each slice of bread with a quarter of the cheese and cauliflower mixture. Finish with criss-cross strips of the pepper. Finally place under the hot grill for 1-2 minutes when the toasts should be bubbling and golden.
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