Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Published on September 8, 2023
Luscious and elegant, this cauliflower au gratin is decadent and beautiful. A blend of creamy mascarpone and sharp Parmesan cheese harmoniously meld for a delightfully creamy dish.
Utensils Side Dish
Globe French
7
ingredients
7
steps
40
minutes
Originally from Mexico, Chef Annette’s career as a chef and cooking instructor has taken her to Dallas, Kentucky, Madrid, Sweden and Barcelona. She was formerly a pastry chef at a Michelin Star restaurant, a faculty member of a renowned Irish cooking school and has worked alongside Michelin Star awarded Chef Emmanuel Stroobant. Chef Annette has a passion for diverse ingredients that are versatile and locally sourced.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1 1/2 lb
head of cauliflower
1 1/2 tsp
salt, divided
2 cup(s)
mascarpone cheese
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp
white pepper
1/2 tsp
Dijon mustard
1 cup(s)
grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions 7 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

Steam the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into thick slices or separate it into florets. 

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Steam the cauliflower.
Step 2

Place a steaming basket in a deep pot filled with at least one inch of boiling water. Place the cauliflower florets in the steaming basket. Season the florets with one teaspoon of salt.

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Place a steaming basket in a deep pot filled with at least one inch of boiling water.
Step 3

Cover and steam for 4 minutes and remove from the heat.

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Cover and steam for 4 minutes and remove from the heat.
Step 4

Prepare the cauliflower au gratin. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a heavy bottomed pot over medium low heat, place the mascarpone cheese and let it reduce for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the cheese from browning or sticking. Reduce the heat if necessary. 

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Prepare the cauliflower au gratin.
Step 5

Stir in the ground nutmeg, white pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt and Dijon mustard.

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Stir in the ground nutmeg, white pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt and Dijon mustard.
Step 6

In a 9-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of the steamed cauliflower. Cover with a layer of the mascarpone mixture and top with some of the grated Parmesan cheese. Repeat the steps two more times for a total of three layers. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or golden brown on top.

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: In a 9-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of the steamed cauliflower.
Step 7

Serve warm. Enjoy!

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Serve warm.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
580
FAT
49.2 g
PROTEIN
23.4 g
CARBS
14.5 g
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Ten A.

Ten

15 Sep 2023

Elegant, creamy, and beautiful recipe of Cauliflower Au Gratin. A highly recommended dish.

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