Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, trimmed and divided into florets
• 40 g butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 slices bacon, rind removed & finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups tasty cheese, grated
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 180.C.

2. Grease a 6 cup baking dish.

3. Cook Cauliflower in boiling salted water for 5 mins or until just tender, drain well & arrange in baking dish.

4. Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and half the bacon for 4 mins or until softened. Remove pan from heat, add flour and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Return to heat & cook gently for 2 minutes.

5. Gradually add milk, stirring continuously and bring to a boil. Add mustard, nutmeg, 1 cup cheese and season with salt & pepper. Stir until cheese has melted.

6. Pour sauce over cauliflower & sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake for 15 mins or until golden.