Creamy Cauliflower And Gruyere Gratin Food

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Place 1 head cauliflower florets in a 2-quart baking dish. Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard and 1 teaspoon salt, then pour over the cauliflower. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded gruyere and 1/3 cup breadcrumbs on top. Bake at 350 degrees F until tender, about 45 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

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

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH GRUYERE CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
• Add leeks, onions, celery, garlic and thyme and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Add cauliflower and saute until just soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add chicken broth.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 16 minutes.
• Add cream and simmer 15 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
• Return soup to pot and bring to simmer.
• Whisk in Gruyere cheese and cayenne.
• Season soup to taste wtih salt and pepper.
• Ladle inot bowls.
• Sprinknle with chives, if desired, and serve.

GRATIN OF CAULIFLOWER WITH GRUYERE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Place cauliflower in a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; coat cauliflower with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss.
• Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until almost tender.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Remove from heat & stir in panko & 1/4 cup cheese and chives.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat & coat with cooking spray.
• Add onion to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently.
• Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk; bring to a boil.
• Cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and pepper.
• Pour milk mixture over cauliflower mixture; toss.
• Top evenly with cheese mixture & broil 3 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated.