Cauliflower Parmigiana With Gruyere Sauce Recipes

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a plate with paper towels.
• Pull off the leaves from the base of the cauliflower and cut off the stem, but do not cut out the core. Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick slices, aiming for about 3 nice "steaks" from the center. The rest will break into smaller florets, and that is okay.
• Mix the flour with 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Put the eggs in another shallow bowl and panko in a third shallow bowl.
• Add 1/4 inch olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Working with the larger pieces first, add the cauliflower to the flour and turn to coat. Shake off the excess, then dip in the egg to coat. Let the excess egg drip off, then coat thoroughly in the panko. Fry the cauliflower in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to the lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining smaller pieces of cauliflower (leave out any tiny crumbly pieces).
• Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the fried cauliflower on top, then spoon 1 cup of the sauce on top of the cauliflower. Arrange the mozzarella over the sauce, then spoon the remaining 1/2 cup marinara over the top. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake until bubbling and lightly browned in spots, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil and serve.

CAULIFLOWER PARMIGIANA WITH GRUYERE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8x10-inch oval casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for 3 minutes. Drain.
• Cut the florets into slices and arrange in the baking dish. Scatter red bell pepper pieces on top.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour and whisk to create a paste. Pour in half-and-half, stirring to incorporate. Add 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese and truffle salt. Pour cheese sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle remaining cheese and panko on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER & GRUYERE BAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C
• Cook cauliflower in a large pot o boiling salted water, until tender - about 5 minutes. Add the leek 1 minute before the end of cooking. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine the gruyere and flour in a small saucepan. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Spoon the cauliflower and leek mixture among four 250ml (1 cup) capacity ovenproof dishes or you can use one larger baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the gruyere sauce and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
• Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened. Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, and the Parmesan.
• Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish. Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere and sprinkle on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Step 1: In a large pot, bring 1 gallon cold water and 5 tablespoons kosher salt to a boil. Trim leaves and excess stem from 1 washed cauliflower head, so that it will sit flat. Place cauliflower in boiling water stem side down for 3 minutes.
• Step 2: Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Step 3: Remove cauliflower from water and place on sheet pan with a wire rack. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
• Step 4: Place sheet pan with cauliflower in oven and roast for 10 minutes. Test with a wooden skewer for slight resistance in the core.
• Step 5: Place roasted cauliflower head on serving dish, stem side down. Pour 1/2 cup hot Gruyere, cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted panko and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Serve remaining sauce on the side, if desired.
• Step 1: In a pot, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup 2% milk to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan, 1/4 cup shredded Gruyère and 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low. Mix with a rubber spatula until cheese is fully melted.
• Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry.
• Step 3: Add to the cheese mixture, and bring to a light simmer while whisking to thicken. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Makes 2 cups.
• Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Step 2: Place 1/2 cup panko crumbs in a bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Mix well to incorporate.
• Step 3: Pour mixture onto a sheet pan and cook until golden brown. Toasted panko can be prepared in advance. Makes 1/4 cup, or 6 servings.

CAULIFLOWER PARMIGIANA WITH GRUYERE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8x10-inch oval casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for 3 minutes. Drain.
• Cut the florets into slices and arrange in the baking dish. Scatter red bell pepper pieces on top.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour and whisk to create a paste. Pour in half-and-half, stirring to incorporate. Add 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese and truffle salt. Pour cheese sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle remaining cheese and panko on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.