Kohlrabi with cheese

• kohlrabi↗1 large

  (leaves trimmed), torn into pieces

• milk↗500ml ml
• flour↗4 tbsp tbsp
• butter↗50g g
• sharp cheddar↗100g g

  grated

• breadcrumbs tbsp

  if available

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour water into a large pot and bring to a boil, then add the large kohlrabi, torn into pieces, and boil for 5 minutes – remove a piece to check that it is cooked.

2. 2

   Drain the kohlrabi, then transfer to an oven‑proof dish. Preheat the oven to 220 °C (200 °C fan/gas 7).

3. 3

   Return the pot to the heat and add 500 ml milk, 4 tbsp flour and 50 g butter.

4. 4

   Whisk quickly until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil – the flour dissolves and the sauce begins to thicken. Continue whisking for another 2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and becomes thick.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, add most of the 100 g grated cheddar and pour the sauce over the kohlrabi. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and 2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs, if using.

6. 6

   Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until bubbles appear.