Three Cheese Cauliflower Soufle Kounoupithiou Food

TWO CHEESE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
• Place the florets and a few of the inner leaves in a steamer with the pieces of bay leaf tucked amongst it.
• Pour in some boiling water from the kettle, sprinkle over some freshly grated nutmeg and salt, then cover and steam until tender.
• This should take about 12 minutes.
• After this time, test the thickest parts with a skewer to see if they are tender, then remove it to the baking dish and cover with a cloth to keep warm.
• Now pour 3 fl oz of the steaming water into a saucepan, add the crème fraîche and simmer.
• Whisk well until it has thickened very slightly, then add the cheeses.
• Heat this gently for about a minute, whisking, until the cheeses have melted.
• Season the sauce to taste and pour over the cauliflower.
• Scatter the spring onions and remaining parmesan over the dish, then sprinkle with the cayenne.
• Finally, place the dish under the hot grill until the cauliflower has browned and the sauce is bubbling.

THREE-CHEESE CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees and butter a 2-quart glass baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the cauliflower until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain and cool.
• In a small saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until it forms a pale-golden paste, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a low simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in half the Gruyère and fontina.
• Pat the cauliflower dry then transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the creamy sauce over the cauliflower and stir to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the buttered baking dish, spreading it in an even layer. Top with the remaining Gruyère and fontina. Bake until the mixture begins to bubble and the cauliflower starts to turn golden, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the panko, pecorino, thyme and oil.
• Spoon the panko mixture on top of the cauliflower and bake until the topping is crisp, about 10 minutes. Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes or so, then serve. Season with flaky salt, if desired.

THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLéS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 and butter 4 small (about 200ml) ramekins. Sprinkle the parmesan into the ramekins, turning until all sides are covered. Place the milk and bay leaves in a large saucepan over a gentle heat and bring to the boil. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 15 mins.
• Discard the bay leaves, add the butter and flour, and return to a low heat. Very gently simmer, stirring continuously with a balloon whisk, for about 6 mins until you get a smooth, thick white sauce. Make sure that you get right into the corners of the pan to stop the sauce from catching or becoming lumpy.
• Once thickened, transfer the sauce to a large bowl and stir in the mustard powder, cayenne pepper, gruyère and egg yolks until fully combined.
• In a spotlessly clean bowl and with a clean whisk, beat the egg whites just until peaks begin to form.
• Carefully fold the egg whites into the cheese sauce in three stages making sure you fold, rather than stir, to keep the egg whites light and airy. Fill the prepared ramekins with the soufflé mix.
• Top each soufflé with a slice of goat's cheese, then place on a baking tray. Bake for 20-25 mins or until springy and well risen but cooked through.
• Leave to cool, then run a knife around the edge of each dish and remove the soufflés. If preparing in advance, place soufflés upside down (for neat presentation), on a tray. Cover tray in cling film. Chill for a few days or freeze for up to 1 month.
• When ready to re-bake, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the upside-down soufflés in a shallow baking dish, top with the remaining goat's cheese slices and pour over the cream (this stops them from drying out when baked for the second time). Cook for 8-10 mins until golden. Serve immediately alongside some simply dressed salad.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Steam cauliflower until tender.
• Cool slightly and chop fine; set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
• Whisk in flour and stir for a couple minutes or until golden.
• Remove from heat and slowly pour in the milk while beating with a wire whisk until very smooth.
• Return to heat and bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
• Add cheese and salt.
• Cook, stirring all the while, until thickened and smooth; remove from heat.
• Beat egg yolks, adding white sauce slowly, then stir in cauliflower.
• Beat egg whites with electric hand mixer until stiff.
• Fold into mixture and spoon into a greased 2-qt souffle dish.
• Bake in a pan of hot water for 35 to 45 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER SOUFFLE BAKE

Steps:

• In a pot, melt butter and blend in flour.
• Gradually add in milk and cook over low heat until thick; stirring often.
• Add salt, cayenne and cheese and stir until cheese melts.
• Remove from heat and add eggs, stirring.
• Add the cauliflower and mix gently.
• Pour ingredients into a baking dish and bake at 300 degrees F. for 1 hour and 15.

THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cheeses until melted. Transfer to a large bowl., Separate eggs. Place egg whites in a medium bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup hot cheese mixture; return all to remaining cheese mixture, stirring constantly. Cool completely, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Place eight ungreased 8-oz. ramekins in a baking pan., With clean beaters, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on high speed until stiff but not dry. With a rubber spatula, gently stir a fourth of the egg whites into cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whites., Transfer to prepared ramekins. Add 1 in. of hot water to baking pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve immediately. Freeze option: Securely wrap unbaked souffles with foil and freeze. To use, preheat oven to 325°. Remove foil and place frozen souffles in a baking pan; add 1 in. warm water to larger pan. Bake 60-65 minutes or until heated through and tops are golden brown.