Cauliflower Puree With Bacon and Cheese

English_Rose's Note:

This recipe teams smooth, creamy cauliflower with seriously tasty bacon and melted cheese. A good way to get kids to eat cauliflower!

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 slices streaky bacon , diced
• olive oil
• 1 medium cauliflower
• 2 1⁄3; cups milk
• freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ ounce butter
• 3 ounces mature cheddar cheese , grated
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside.
2. Break the white cauliflower florets into pieces.
3. Place in a saucepan with the milk and bring to the boil. Cover and cook until the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
4. Carefully pour the cauliflower and milk into a blender and process to a smooth puree.
5. Season with freshly grated nutmeg, salt and pepper, and add the butter.
6. Place in a large serving dish, sprinkle over the cheese and top with the bacon.