Cauliflower Cheese With Walnuts & Crumbs

Step 1: Separate the cauliflower into even sized florets, cutting round the core, then bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the cauliflower and boil for 8 minutes or until just tender and drain into a colander and allow to steam-dry.

Step 2: Shake the cauliflower if necessary to remove as much water from the crevices as you can and arrange in a large casserole dish.

Step 3: To make the sauce, pour the milk into a pan with the butter, bay leaves and cornflour, and heat gently, stirring all the times, until it thickens into a smooth, creamy sauce.

Step 4: Remove the bay leaves, add 100 grams of the cheese and season to taste and then pour over the cauliflower and scatter with the remaining cheese,

Step 5: If cooking now, go straight to the next sept, alternatively, cover and chill (this recipe can made a day ahead).

Step 6: When ready to cook, heat oven to 220C (200C fan-forced).

Step 7: Scatter the bread and walnuts over the cauliflower and bake for 25 minutes or until golden.