Best 6 Curried Gruyere Cauliflower Gratin Recipes

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Are you searching for a culinary journey filled with flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds? If so, "Curried Gruyère Cauliflower Gratin" is the ultimate dish you must try. This exquisite recipe artfully blends the exotic aroma of curry with the nutty and subtly sweet notes of Gruyère cheese, creating a symphony of flavors. Each bite transports you to a culinary wonderland, where the tender cauliflower florets, bathed in a creamy and flavorful sauce, harmoniously combine with the rich and gooey cheese. A golden-brown crust adorns the top, adding a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the soft and creamy interior. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this dish is an extraordinary culinary endeavor that will leave you and your loved ones utterly captivated.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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Provided by Dan Toombs

Categories     Main or side dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large or 2 small heads of cauliflower
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 large onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic - finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig parsley
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
250ml (1 cup) double cream
200g (7oz) mature Cheddar cheese
toasted bread crumbs to cover (2 or 3 tablespoons should do the job.)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pre-heat your oven to 230c (
  • Cut your cauliflower into florets and set aside.
  • Chop any remain stem finely, discarding and tough bits. You should have a good cup of chopped stem when finished. Set aside.
  • Heat a large pot of water until boiling. Add the cauliflower florets in two batches and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Remove with a strainer and place in a gratin pan or similar.
  • Heat the butter/oil in a pan over medium heat and add the onions, garlic and herbs. Fry until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Now add the chopped cauliflower stems and just enough water to almost cover the cauliflower.
  • Simmer until the stems are very well cooked and soft. I used about 200ml of water but you may need to use more.
  • Continue to simmer until the water bubbles away and then add the cream, curry powder and chilli powder.
  • Remove the herbs and place this mixture in a blender with the cheese. Blend until very smooth.
  • Pour this sauce over the par-cooked cauliflower florets and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and cover with the breadcrumbs.
  • Place in the oven and bake until the cauliflower is steaming hot and cooked through and the breadcrumbs are lightly toasted.
  • Serve immediately.

CURRIED GRUYERE CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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When you add a tasty cheese like Gruyere to cauliflower and spice it up with some curry powder, something magical happens. It makes you WANT to eat all your vegetables.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup minced onion
3 teaspoons Madras curry powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the inside of a medium baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender but still firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan until hot.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in hot milk and whisk constantly until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced onion, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Distribute cauliflower evenly on top. Pour remaining cheese sauce over the florets.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere with bread crumbs in a bowl. Sprinkle over the sauce and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 394.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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Prep Ina Garten's recipe for Cauliflower Gratin from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network ahead as a creamy, cheesy vegetable side for a no-stress dinner party.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3-pound) head cauliflower, cut into large florets
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

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.

GRATINEE OF CAULIFLOWER



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Creamy, cheesy but not too thick or heavy, this is a good side for a pork loin.

Provided by Emily Weinstein

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, casseroles, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
Florets of 1 large head cauliflower, cut into ¼ inch lengthwise slices
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups heavy or whipping cream
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in the prosciutto and sauté 2 minutes more.
  • Add the cauliflower and cook just until it begins to lose its crispness, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and then the cream. Blend well. Season with the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Heat to boiling and immediately remove from the heat.
  • Pour the cauliflower into a shallow au gratin dish. Top with the cheese and parsley. Bake until the top is lightly browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRATIN OF CAULIFLOWER WITH GRUYERE



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I love anything with gruyere and can't wait to try this dish!! From Cooking Light 11/08...."Gruyère's nutty, earthy flavor is a nice match for subtle cauliflower, and crisp breadcrumbs add texture. Substitute broccoli for the cauliflower, if you prefer. You can prepare all the elements for the dish a day ahead, if necessary. Refrigerate the sauce, the cauliflower, and the breadcrumb mixture separately, and simply assemble before baking."

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets (about 2 pounds)
cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Place cauliflower in a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; coat cauliflower with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss.
  • Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat & stir in panko & 1/4 cup cheese and chives.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat & coat with cooking spray.
  • Add onion to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk; bring to a boil.
  • Cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and pepper.
  • Pour milk mixture over cauliflower mixture; toss.
  • Top evenly with cheese mixture & broil 3 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 292.2, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 8.7

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND GRUYERE GRATIN



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I got this from a local farmer up in MI years ago, Bills Fruit Stand. Really, just a road side summer stand. She, the wife had some recipes written on small index cards they handed out. She didn't add the parmesan, she added cheddar and I thought it didn't work well for my taste, so I tried a few others and came up with gruyere which I love with this. Swiss will work just fine too. My addition is fresh bread crumbs as well. She had a different recipe every week and they were always very fresh and good. I wish I kept more of them. Well this is a great side dish served with some grilled pork chops, or a roasted chicken is perfect for me. Add some baked or roasted sweet potatoes and it makes for a very comforting dinner.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 heads cauliflower (cut the stems off and reserve for the sauce. The heads or tips are to be used in the casserole)
2 cups heavy cream
2 shallots, fine chopped
1 cup gruyere, shredded (swiss will work just fine for this)
1 tablespoon Grey Poupon
1 1/2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (about 2 slices of fresh bread)
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Cauliflower -- Prepare your cauliflower, cut off the steams and rough chop the heads. Add the chopped cauliflower to a large bowl and set to the side.
  • Vegetables -- To a medium pot, add the butter and melt on medium heat. Add the shallots and cauliflower stems chopped and cook just 4-5 minutes until slightly soft. Then to that, add the cream, grey poupon, horseradish sauce, salt, pepper, rosemary and nutmeg and bring to medium heat and cook until the cauliflower is soft. Should take about 5-8 minutes on a slow boil or simmer.
  • Transfer to a blender or if you want you can use an immersion blender for this. Blend until smooth and well combined and the cauliflower stems are pureed.
  • Add the cream sauce to the cauliflower and combine well.
  • Topping -- Add the melted butter to the bread crumbs in a small bowl and mix well with 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
  • Baking -- In a 13x9" casserole or baking dish sprayed with pam or lightly greased add the cauliflower mixture and top with the grated cheese, and then top with the bread crumb mixture. Bake 400 for 20-30 minutes on the middle rack uncovered. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 458.1, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and heavy, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with any signs of bruising or wilting.
  • Roast the cauliflower before making the gratin: Roasting the cauliflower before adding it to the gratin helps to bring out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the cauliflower in a 425°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned.
  • Use a good quality Gruyère cheese: Gruyère is a key ingredient in this gratin, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a cheese that is aged for at least 6 months, and has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor.
  • Don't overcook the gratin: The gratin is done when the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown. Overcooking the gratin will make the cheese tough and rubbery.

Conclusion:

Curried Gruyère cauliflower gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The roasted cauliflower, creamy Gruyère cheese, and flavorful curry powder combine to create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. This gratin is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

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