Cauliflower Cheese

Cauliflower Cheese is a classic British comfort dish featuring tender cauliflower florets smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, often topped with a golden, bubbly crust. Its core ingredients are cauliflower, a béchamel sauce (butter, flour, milk), and a generous amount of mature cheddar cheese, sometimes with a breadcrumb topping. It's a staple of British home cooking and traditional Sunday roasts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the generous cheese and creamy sauce, but it's also a good source of protein and calcium from the dairy. The cauliflower provides fibre, vitamin C, and vitamin K, making it more nutrient-dense than many other rich side dishes. A typical serving can range from 300 to 500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	480 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin A	150 µg
Vitamin B12	0.5 µg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Vitamin K	15 µg
Folate	60 µg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's the quintessential British 'comfort food' side, often served alongside roast meats, but it has also been adopted as a main course for vegetarians. Nutritionally, it's a unique vehicle for delivering cruciferous vegetable benefits within a very indulgent, high-fat format.