Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped ham hock or prosciutto trimmings; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (30 g) grated young mimolette cheese; 1/4 cup (30 g) grated Gruyere cheese; Salt and pepper; Salt; 1 head cauliflower, a little lighter than 1 pound (455 g), cut into large florets; 1/4 cup (15 g) panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 1/4 cup (50 g) grated aged mimolette cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup (40 g) chopped ham hock or prosciutto trimmings
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (30 g) grated young mimolette cheese
1/4 cup (30 g) grated Gruyere cheese
Salt and pepper
Salt
1 head cauliflower, a little lighter than 1 pound (455 g), cut into large florets
1/4 cup (15 g) panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/4 cup (50 g) grated aged mimolette cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2
To make the sauce, in a saucepan, combine the milk, bay leaf, garlic, and ham hock and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
3
Turn off the heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
4
Toss the bay leaf.
5
In another saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
6
Slowly whisk in the flour and then cook, stirring, for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
7
Slowly add the hot milk mixture, bit by bit, whisking constantly.
8
Then continue to whisk until thick.
9
Stir in the young mimolette and the Gruyere until melted, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm over the lowest heat setting.
10
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
11
Add the cauliflower and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until al dente.
12
Drain well.
13
Toss the cauliflower with the sauce and pour into a large enameled castiron baking dish.
14
Scatter the panko and the old mimolette over the top.
15
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
16
Serve hot.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk, 1 bay leaf, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped ham hock or prosciutto trimmings, and more.

Yes, 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.

Cauliflower Gratin

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