Roasted Cauliflower And Aged White Cheddar Gratin Recipe 475 Recipes

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND AGED WHITE CHEDDAR GRATIN RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Directions 1.Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper and arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet. 2.Roast the cauliflower in a preheated 400F oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes. 3.Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, mix in the flour and let cook until it just starts to brown a little. 4.Mix in the milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cheese and heat until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. 5.Mix cauliflower into the bechamel sauce, pour into a baking dish and top with the bread crumbs. 6.Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 15-20 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH LEEKS AND WHITE CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice cauliflower head lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices, including the core and leaves. (Some smaller bits will fall away: That's fine. You'll use them as well.)
• Drizzle some olive oil onto the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. (An oval, square or rectangular dish will all work.) Layer about a third of the cauliflower along the bottom, and about a third of the leeks. Season with salt and pepper, and repeat until all of the cauliflower and leeks are used. (Don't worry about perfectly layering them.) Season with salt and pepper and drizzle cream over. Scatter cheese on top, and season again with salt and pepper. Lightly cover with foil and place in the oven.
• Bake until cauliflower is nearly tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cream has thickened and reduced nearly completely and the top is golden brown and crisp, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before eating.