Barefoot Contessa'S Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Name: Barefoot Contessa'S Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs cauliflower, cut into large florets; kosher salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups hot milk; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 3/4 cup freshly grated gruyere, divided; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb

Servings: persons

3 lbs cauliflower, cut into large florets
kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated gruyere, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
5
Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
6
Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil.
7
Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened.
8
Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, and the Parmesan.
9
Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish.
10
Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top.
11
Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere and sprinkle on top.
12
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin.
13
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
14
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned.
15
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs cauliflower, cut into large florets, kosher salt, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Barefoot Contessa'S Cauliflower Gratin falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barefoot Contessa'S Cauliflower Gratin

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