Cauliflower Cheese and Whisky - Old Scottish Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower
• 6 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 tablespoons Scotch whisky
• 1 ounce fine oatmeal
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup mixed nut, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Remove the cauliflower stalks and cook the florets in hot water for five minutes.

2. 2

   Drain and put into an ovenproof dish with the chopped mushrooms and green peppers mixed inches

3. 3

   Heat the cream gently in a small pan, add the cheese, stirring frequently. When the cheese has melted, remove from the heat and mix in the whisky and oatmeal.

4. 4

   Add salt and pepper to taste and the pinch of nutmeg. Pour over the cauliflower and sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.

5. 5

   Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F for 45 minutes. Serve immediately.