Roasted Cauliflower With Ham And Gouda Recipes

BEST ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to anywhere between 450 to 475 degrees F (or 250 degrees C)
• Place the cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and toss to make sure florets are coated, add more EVOO as needed but don't overdo it!
• Combine the cumin and harissa in a small dish. Season cauliflower with the spice mixture and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss again to combine. Spread cauliflower florets well on the baking sheet so that they are in one layer.
• Cover the baking sheet with foil and place on the middle rack of your heated oven. Roast covered for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the foil and return the baking sheet to the oven. Roast for another 20 to 30 minutes or so, occasionally rotating the baking sheet and turning cauliflower florets over, using a pair of tongs. (Cauliflower should be so tender and caramelized or even charred in some parts).
• If serving with tahini, use the roasting time to make tahini sauce according to this recipe.
• Remove from heat and carefully transfer roasted cauliflower to a serving dish. Immediately add the lemon juice, a little drizzle of tahini (if you like), toasted nuts and a little fresh parsley for garnish. If you're like me and want even more flavor, sprinkle a bit more harissa spice.
• Serve the tahini sauce in a bowl on the side for dipping.

ROASTED PURPLE CAULIFLOWER WITH GOUDA

Steps:

• Place cauliflower into a covered container. Add a bit of lemon zest if desired and all of the lemon juice. Add enough oil to lightly coat florets. Add garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover the container and shake well.
• Leave at room temperature to marinate for 1 to 5 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Transfer cauliflower to a baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until florets turn dark purple and start to brown, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Gouda cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately or save for later.

MAC-N-SMOKED GOUDA WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to season the cooking water, then add the pasta. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes more or until pasta is cooked al dente and the florets are just tender. Drain well and return to the pot.
• While the pasta cooks, heat a medium sauce pot over medium-low heat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and heat with the butter until it melts. Add the onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes to sweat them out and turn the juices sweet. Raise the heat a bit, then whisk in the flour, cayenne, and paprika. Whisk together until the roux bubbles up, then cook for 1 minute more. Whisk in the milk and stock and raise the heat a bit higher to bring the sauce to a quick boil. Once it bubbles, drop the heat back to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the cheese to the thickened sauce and stir to melt it, a minute or so. Stir in the mustard and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Pour over the cauliflower and cooked pasta and toss to combine. Adjust the seasonings, transfer to a large platter, and serve.

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" WITH BACON AND SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lay the bacon out on top. Bake until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut off the green leaves from the cauliflower. Using your hands or a knife, cut the florets away from the core.
• Remove the bacon from the baking sheet and set aside. Put the cauliflower on the baking sheet and, using a heatproof spatula, toss with the bacon fat left behind. Spread out in an even layer, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper and roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until a thick paste forms and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the milk 1/2-cup at a time, whisking well between each addition, and bring to a bare simmer. Whisk in two-thirds of the smoked Gouda until melted. If the sauce is too thick, add more milk, 1/4-cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
• Place the roasted cauliflower in 13-by-9-inch baking dish or large oval casserole. Crumble the bacon over the cauliflower, then pour the cheese sauce over the top, making sure all the florets are covered. Sprinkle with remaining Gouda and bake until the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown, 30 minutes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HAM AND GOUDA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brush cauliflower steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Add ham to baking sheet and cook for 5 more minutes, or until cauliflower is browned.
• In pot of salted boiling water, cook remaining cauliflower scraps until soft. Transfer to blender. Add Gouda and puree until smooth and creamy. Thin with cooking liquid if necessary.
• To serve, plate cauliflower cream on bottom. Top with roasted cauliflower steak. Add 1/2 cup Smashed Pea Pesto and ham; then garnish with smoked paprika.
• For pesto, combine all ingredients in the food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HAM AND GOUDA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brush cauliflower steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Add ham to baking sheet and cook for 5 more minutes, or until cauliflower is browned.
• In pot of salted boiling water, cook remaining cauliflower scraps until soft. Transfer to blender. Add Gouda and puree until smooth and creamy. Thin with cooking liquid if necessary.
• To serve, plate cauliflower cream on bottom. Top with roasted cauliflower steak. Add 1/2 cup Smashed Pea Pesto and ham; then garnish with smoked paprika.
• For pesto, combine all ingredients in the food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a large saucepan; cover with 1 in. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and sour cream until melted. , Drain cauliflower. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, ham and mushrooms. Add cheese sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.