Best 8 Cauliflower Gratin With Goat Cheese Topping Recipes

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Indulge in culinary bliss with our tantalizing Cauliflower Gratin with Goat Cheese Topping. This vegetarian delight combines the earthy flavor of cauliflower with a creamy goat cheese sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. The crispy Panko breadcrumbs add a delightful crunch, while the nutty Parmesan cheese adds a savory richness. Elevate your next gathering with this stunning centerpiece or enjoy a comforting meal at home. Our collection of recipes also includes a mouthwatering Vegan Cauliflower Gratin, a lighter version made with almond milk and nutritional yeast, and a decadent Lobster Cauliflower Gratin, where succulent lobster meat adds a luxurious touch. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your perception of cauliflower.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CAULIFLOWER, PROSCIUTTO, AND GOAT-CHEESE GRATIN



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Cauliflower baked with goat cheese is a lush combination; orange juice gives surprising zing, and prosciutto and fresh thyme add more flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, for baking dish
2 small heads cauliflower (about 3 pounds total), cut into 1-inch florets
12 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (1 orange)
1/4 cup homemade or low-sodium storebought chicken stock, or water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (about 5 slices), coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-quart casserole or an 8-inch square baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk together 8 ounces goat cheese, the orange juice, stock, thyme, flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Toss in cauliflower and prosciutto. Spoon into buttered dish. Top with remaining 4 ounces goat cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until bubbling and just golden, about 30 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.

CAULIFLOWER-GOAT CHEESE GRATIN



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated
2 cups grated Parmesan
6 ounces goat cheese, cut into small pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Layer the cauliflower, heavy cream, and the 3 cheeses in a medium casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

FOUR-CHEESE CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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Combine four cheeses - mozzarella, cheddar or gruyère, cream cheese and parmesan - to make this decadent Sunday lunch side. Add truffle oil for luxury

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Side dish

Time 2h10m

Yield Serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cauliflowers
125g ball mozzarella , torn into pieces
200g gruyère or cheddar, grated
30g crispy onions
25g butter
25g plain flour
300ml whole milk
30g English mustard
100g cream cheese
1 tsp truffle oil (optional)
100g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated

Steps:

  • For the sauce, melt the butter in a shallow saucepan. When it's just starting to sizzle, stir in the flour to make a paste. Cook for a minute, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a smooth, thick sauce. Stir through the mustard, cream cheese, truffle oil (if using) and parmesan, and cook over a low heat until thickened. Season with lots of black pepper.
  • Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Trim the leaves off the cauliflowers and slice into rough steaks about 1cm thick. Don't worry about the outside bits not being slices - it will all be used. Assemble the dish a bit like a lasagne. Spoon a quarter of the cheese sauce into a large baking dish and spread it out, then add half of the cauliflower. Repeat the process, finishing with a thick layer of sauce. Scatter over the mozzarella, and the gruyère or cheddar and crispy onions.
  • Bake for 1 hr 30-1 hr 45 mins until the cheese is golden and the cauliflower is soft but not mushy. If you want a golden finish, you can grill it (keep an eye on it) or leave it in when you turn the oven up for the crackling, if making the salt & vinegar roast pork as well. Once baked, leave to stand for 10 mins before serving in the middle of the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

CAULIFLOWER AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN



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Categories     Sauce     Cheese     Side     Bake     Goat Cheese     Cauliflower     Simmer

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
3 cups whole milk, or more if needed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets, each floret cut into 2 or 3 pieces
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 10-inch baking dish.
  • Pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium heavy saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute; do not let the mixture brown. Slowly whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the Monterey Jack, half of the goat cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. If the mixture seems too thick, thin with a little extra milk.
  • Transfer the sauce to a large bowl, add the cauliflower, and stir well to combine. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining goat cheese and Parmesan. Slip a rimmed baking sheet underneath and bake until the cauliflower is tender and the top is bubbly and golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN



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Cheesy cauliflower.

Provided by Amy Woessner

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture just starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually pour milk into mixture, whisking into a smooth sauce. Cook until just simmering.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in half the Cheddar cheese until melted; sprinkle with pepper and nutmeg.
  • Place steamed cauliflower in the prepared baking dish; pour cheese sauce over cauliflower. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 249.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH GOAT CHEESE TOPPING



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Of all of the many gratins that I make, this is the easiest to throw together. It works as a vegetarian main dish or as a side.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large or 2 smaller cauliflowers (about 2 pounds), broken into florets
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 plump garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed
5 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup dry, fine breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Oil a 2-quart gratin dish with olive oil.
  • Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket above 1 inch boiling water. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender. Remove from the heat and refresh with cold water. Drain on paper towels, then transfer to the gratin dish.
  • Season the cauliflower generously with salt and pepper, then toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and half the thyme. Spread in an even layer.
  • Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and mash to a paste. Combine with the goat cheese and milk in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and blend until smooth. Add the remaining thyme and freshly ground pepper to taste, and pulse together. Spread this mixture over the cauliflower in an even layer.
  • Just before baking, sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the dish is sizzling. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 714 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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Cauliflower gratin is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It's so creamy and delicious that even the kids will ask for seconds! If you like a little crunch, sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top for the last five minutes in the oven. - Mary Zinchiak, Boardman, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chopped fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Bake 8 minutes. Stir; bake until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 7-8 minutes longer., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in next 6 ingredients and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. , Pour ¾ cup cheese sauce into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cauliflower and remaining cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. If desired, top with chopped fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, use a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even florets: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Blanch the cauliflower: Blanching the cauliflower before baking helps to remove its raw flavor and make it more tender.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the taste of the gratin. A sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or goat cheese are all good options.
  • Don't overcook the gratin: The cauliflower should be tender, but still slightly firm. Overcooking will make it mushy.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and crispy topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy cauliflower, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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