Cauliflower cheese with walnuts & crumbs

Chunks of cauliflower are smothered in creamy cheese sauce, scattered with bread and walnuts, then crisped in the oven in this classic side dish

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1 extra large cauliflower 500ml milk 50g butter 3 fresh bay leaves, folded to break the spines 3tbsp cornflour 140g mature cheddar, grated 25g coarse textured white bread, torn into chunky crumbs 50g walnuts, chopped