Champagne-Roasted Cauliflower with Gruyere Recipe

Name: Champagne-Roasted Cauliflower with Gruyere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two heads of cauliflower (6 1/2 pounds total), cored; 2 cups dry Champagne; 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed; 2 large thyme sprigs; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

Two heads of cauliflower (6 1/2 pounds total), cored
2 cups dry Champagne
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
2 large thyme sprigs
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Set the heads of cauliflower in a 10-by-16-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
3
Add the Champagne, stock, garlic and thyme to the baking dish and season the cauliflower with salt and white pepper.
4
Cover with foil and roast for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until tender, basting with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
5
Preheat the broiler.
6
Broil the cauliflower for 5 minutes, or until golden brown, shifting the dish as necessary.
7
Strain the pan juices and reserve 2 cups.
8
Keep the cauliflower warm.
9
Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
10
Add the flour and whisk over moderate heat for 1 minute.
11
Whisk in the 2 cups of pan juices and the milk; whisk until smooth.
12
Add the cheese and cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce is thickened, 5 minutes.
13
Season with salt and white pepper.
14
Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and serve.

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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: Two heads of cauliflower (6 1/2 pounds total), cored, 2 cups dry Champagne, 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed, and more.

Yes, Champagne-Roasted Cauliflower with Gruyere 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.

Champagne-Roasted Cauliflower with Gruyere

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