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

MD FAHAD BOYAN
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this recipe was amazing! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the cauliflower was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Pauline Hayder
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Baba Bolaji
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dumarka wanagzan Walaalkod
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


Enock Kasirye
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this recipe was amazing! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the cauliflower was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jobhai Koko
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Xinggh Bhaii
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Carlos Perez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


BrandRoot Interior
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this recipe was amazing! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the cauliflower was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


md sane
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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