Embark on a culinary journey with our ultimate guide to creating the perfect potato cauliflower pie. This delectable dish combines the hearty goodness of potatoes with the delicate flavors of cauliflower, resulting in a masterpiece that is both comforting and elegant. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, we'll provide you with the essential tips, techniques, and recipe variations to create a potato cauliflower pie that will impress your family and friends. Prepare to savor the perfect balance of textures and flavors as we take you through the process of crafting this culinary delight.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET POTATO-CAULIFLOWER SHEPHERD'S PIE
A lighter version of traditional British shepherd's pie using sweet potatoes and cauliflower, the perfect blend of sweet and savory.
Provided by A Day In the Kitchen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Shepherd's Pie Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place sweet potatoes in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower and more water if needed; cook until all vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes more. Drain. Mash sweet potatoes and cauliflower with 1/4 cup broth, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cook 5 minutes more. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle tapioca starch over the beef mixture in the skillet. Add 1 cup broth, peas, corn, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Spread beef mixture evenly in a baking dish. Top with mashed sweet potato mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned on top, about 25 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1046.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
POTATO CAULIFLOWER PIE
This is an unusual recipe. A potato crust with a cheesy cauliflower filling. This is great served with a tossed salad on the side. Enjoy! This recipe is from Oak Cottage. Photo by Angie.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400^. Spray 9-inch pan with non stick oil;set aside. --- Crust: Set grated potatoes in a colander over a bowl. Salt the potatoes and leave for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water. Place potatoes in large bowl, beat in egg, salt and onion until blended.
- 2. Pat into prepared pan, on bottom and up the sides with your floured fingers. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until browned. After 30 minutes, spray with some oil to help it get really crisp.
- 3. In a large skillet,sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft, without browning, about 5 minutes, add herbs and cauliflower and cook covered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. Filling: Spread 1/2 the cheeses in baked crust. Top with sautéed vegetables, then remaining cheese. beat egg and milk together, pour over cheese. Dust with paprika.
- 5. Lower oven temperature to 375^ and bake 35-40 minute, until custard is set and pie is nice and brown.(test with table knife inserted near the center). Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before cutting into slices . Serve with a tossed salad as a side, if desired.
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE PIE WITH POTATO CRUST
Steps:
- The Crust: Heat your oven to 400f. Generously spray a 9 inch pie tin with pan spray. Combine grated potatoes and onion, salt and egg white in a small bowl and mix well. Transfer to the pie pan and pat into place with lightly floured fingers building up the sides into a nice crust. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from the oven, brush the crust with a little oil and return to bake for about 10 minutes more. The oil will help crisp up the crust a bit. Remove from oven and turn your oven down to 375f. The Filling: Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic. salt, pepper and thyme, and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, stir and cover. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally (about 8-10 min.) Spread half the cheese onto the baked crust. Spoon the sauteed vegetables on top, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Beat the eggs and milk together, and pour this over the top (this mixture will not completely cover the cauliflower, but it is enough). Bake 35-40 min, or until set. Serve hot or warm.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-made mashed potatoes and cauliflower rice. You can also use a food processor to quickly rice the cauliflower.
- To make the pie ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the pie in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the pie. Some good options include carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli.
- To make a vegetarian version of the pie, omit the bacon. You can also use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Serve the pie with a side of gravy, cranberry sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Potato cauliflower pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and cauliflower rice. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and cheesy topping, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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