TWO CHEESE CAULIFLOWER

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Thanks go to British chef Delia Smith for coming up with this cheesy cauliflower dish. It's real comfort food for me and pleases even the pickest vegetable eaters.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium cauliflower, separated into florets
1 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated,plus
1 1/2 tablespoons extra parmesan cheese, to finish
1 1/2 ounces gruyere, finely grated
3 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 bay leaves, torn in half
freshly grated nutmeg
2 spring onions, finely chopped,including the green parts
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Place the florets and a few of the inner leaves in a steamer with the pieces of bay leaf tucked amongst it.
  • Pour in some boiling water from the kettle, sprinkle over some freshly grated nutmeg and salt, then cover and steam until tender.
  • This should take about 12 minutes.
  • After this time, test the thickest parts with a skewer to see if they are tender, then remove it to the baking dish and cover with a cloth to keep warm.
  • Now pour 3 fl oz of the steaming water into a saucepan, add the crème fraîche and simmer.
  • Whisk well until it has thickened very slightly, then add the cheeses.
  • Heat this gently for about a minute, whisking, until the cheeses have melted.
  • Season the sauce to taste and pour over the cauliflower.
  • Scatter the spring onions and remaining parmesan over the dish, then sprinkle with the cayenne.
  • Finally, place the dish under the hot grill until the cauliflower has browned and the sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 76.4, Sodium 551.7, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 22.4

Baljit Kaur
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Cheyenne Hamaker
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


William worley
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This dish is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a baking dish and let it cook.


Dennis Mogire
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I love the flavor of this dish. The cheddar and Parmesan cheeses are a perfect combination.


promise obinna
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Md Aktar
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce really made the cauliflower taste delicious.


Md Moinul Islam
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating cauliflower.


KingDoesLego
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Usman Ibrahim
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This was my first time cooking cauliflower and it turned out amazing! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the cauliflower was perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Aminu Kabiru
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like cauliflower. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


Ishaq Ishaqkhan
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This cauliflower dish was a hit with my family! The combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses was perfect, and the cauliflower was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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