Ingredients

• 450g/1lb cauliflower, fresh or frozen
• 25g/1oz English butter
• 175g/6oz bacon, chopped
• 225g/8oz mushrooms, sliced
• 25g/1oz plain flour
• 450ml/¾ pint fresh milk
• 175g/6oz English Red Leicester cheese, grated
•   salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
•   grilled bacon rolls, for garnish
•   parsley, for garnish

Method

1. Cook cauliflower in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain and put into a shallow, ovenproof dish.
2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan and gently fry the bacon for 5 minutes, add mushrooms and fry for a further 3 minutes.
3. Add flour and milk to the saucepan and, stirring continuously, bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in 100g/4oz cheese and seasoning to taste. Pour over the cauliflower.
5. Combine the remaining grated cheese with breadcrumbs, sprinkle over the cauliflower and brown under a hot grill. Garnish with grilled bacon rolls, sprigs of parsley and a sprinkling of black pepper.

Notes