The Most Voluptuous Cauliflower
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1¼cups heavy cream
- 1½cups grated Gruyere cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼cup mascarpone cheese
- ½cup grated Parmesan cheese
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
667 calories; 59 grams fat; 36 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 27 grams protein; 696 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place about half an inch of water in a pot fitted with a steaming basket, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower, and steam until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Step 2
In a medium heavy saucepan over low heat, heat the butter, cream and 1 cup of the Gruyere until bubbling. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower, and heat for 2 minutes.
- Step 3
In a shallow 2-quart baking dish, spread the cauliflower, and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with mascarpone and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 minute. Increase heat to broil, or remove to separate broiler about 6 inches from heating element. Broil until surface is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Agree with prior comments. cheese sauce was too thin. Food52 has a very similar recipe (Cauliflower with Mornay Sauce) which thickens the sauce with a roux before adding the cream, I think that is probably the way to go. The flavors however, are all there. I like the quick steam on the cauliflower before throwing into the sauce. Felt like a bit of nutmeg or kirschwasser was needed -- the gruyere immediately gets my fondue senses activated..
This was good not great. The problem seemed to be too much cream. The sauce was watery.
Great flavor but a bit disappointed that the sauce was very runny. I would probably reduce the amount of cream next time, but then I love cheese.