Duet of Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Duet of Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds cauliflower florets (from 1 small head), half the florets left whole and half sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 5 thin bacon strips (about 4 ounces); 1 tablespoon pure olive oil; 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds cauliflower florets (from 1 small head), half the florets left whole and half sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 thin bacon strips (about 4 ounces)
1 tablespoon pure olive oil
1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the whole cauliflower florets until almost tender, about 6 minutes; drain.
2
Add the cream and milk to the parboiled florets and simmer over low heat until very tender, about 9 minutes.
3
Strain, reserving the cooking liquid, and puree in a blender until smooth, adding enough cooking liquid to make a loose puree.
4
Stir in the creme fraiche, season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
5
Preheat the broiler.
6
In a skillet, cook the bacon until lightly crisp; drain on paper towels.
7
Discard the fat and heat the oil.
8
Add the sliced cauliflower and cook over low heat until almost tender and lightly browned on both sides, about 11 minutes.
9
Spread half of the cauliflower slices in a shallow baking dish, cover with the bacon and top with the remaining cauliflower.
10
Add the stock and sprinkle with the Gruyere and Parmesan.
11
Broil for 2 minutes, or until bubbling.
12
Serve the gratin with the puree.

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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: 1 1/4 pounds cauliflower florets (from 1 small head), half the florets left whole and half sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Duet of Cauliflower 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.

Duet of Cauliflower

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