Cauliflower and egg cheese

An interesting variation on good old cauliflower cheese.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  medium cauliflower, in florets
• 2  hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 3  tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon mild curry powder
• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 450  ml milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
•  salt and pepper
• 115  g  grated mature cheddar cheese
• 1  packet  soup crouton

Directions

1. Boil cauliflower in enough salted water to cover, until JUST tender- no more.
2. Drain well.
3. Arrange in a shallow ovenproof dish with the chopped egg.
4. Put flour, margarine, curry powder and milk in a saucepan.
5. Bring slowly to the boil, stirring well, until thickened and smooth.
6. Stir in the thyme and seasoning and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, and stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
8. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and egg.
9. Top with remaining cheese and the croutons.
10. Brown under a hot grill so the cheese is bubbling.