CHORIZO BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

A twist on the classic cauliflower cheese. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower are combined with crispy chorizo bits and smothered in a rich, nutty brown butter cheese sauce. The addition of mustard and Worcestershire sauce adds depth to the flavours.

PREP 15m

COOK 35m

TOTAL 50m

SERVES 4

Ingredients-

  • 1 whole broccoli, cut into florets

  • 1 whole cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 1/2 ring chorizo, finely diced (can replace with pancetta/bacon)

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp salt & pepper

  • 50g butter

  • 50g plain flour

  • 500ml milk

  • 200g strong cheddar (1/2 in sauce, 1/2 sprinkled)

  • 1 tbsp American or Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions-

  1. Prepare Broccoli and Cauliflower:

    • Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into florets.

    • Drizzle olive oil over them and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.

    • Roast in the oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes until they are tender and slightly crispy.

  2. Cook Chorizo:

    • Peel and finely dice the chorizo.

    • Cook it in a pan until it turns crispy.

    • Drain the fat and set the cooked chorizo aside. (You can save the fat for another recipe.)

  3. Prepare Brown Butter Cheese Sauce:

    • In a pan, melt the butter.

    • Let it bubble until the butter turns into a nutty brown colour. You'll see the milk solids turn into specks, and the remaining butter becomes clear golden amber liquid.

    • Add the flour and whisk well.

    • Gradually whisk in all of the milk.

    • Finish the cheese sauce with mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

    • Add half of the grated cheese off the heat, taste the sauce, and adjust cheese to your preference.

  4. Assemble and Bake:

    • Place the roasted broccoli and cauliflower in an ovenproof dish.

    • Sprinkle over half of the cooked chorizo, extra grated cheese, and pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables.

    • Finish with more chorizo and grated cheese.

    • Bake for an additional 10 minutes at 200°C until it's beautifully bubbling and golden.

Serve and enjoy!