Cauliflower Gratin With Mornay Sauce Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Gratin With Mornay Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Mornay sauce:; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 2 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 egg yolk; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; For the cauliflower gratin:; 2 1/2 pounds cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

For the Mornay sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch nutmeg
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the cauliflower gratin:
2 1/2 pounds cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1
First, make the Mornay sauce: Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat, then add flour and whisk.
2
Add in half-and-half, whisking constantly, until it just starts to boil. Stir in mozzarella and continue to whisk until melted and the sauce starts to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add salt and nutmeg.
3
Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in egg yolk, heavy cream, Parmesan, and pepper. Set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 400u00b0 F.
5
Begin to arrange the gratin: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets, cover with lid, and cook for 6 minutes.
6
Drain the cauliflower and run them under cold water. Transfer florets to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
7
Coat the bottom of a 10-inch square or similar baking dish with a thin layer of Mornay sauce. Arrange cauliflower florets on top of sauce and top with the remaining Mornay.
8
Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts and Parmesan on top.
9
Bake for about 15 minutes. Turn broiler onto high and cook until top starts to brown, about 5 minutes.

373

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Mornay sauce:, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Gratin With Mornay Sauce 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 With Mornay Sauce

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