Name: Cauliflower Au Gratin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb head of cauliflower; 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided; 2 cup(s) mascarpone cheese; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Published on September 8, 2023

Luscious and elegant, this cauliflower au gratin is decadent and beautiful. A blend of creamy mascarpone and sharp Parmesan cheese harmoniously meld for a delightfully creamy dish.

Side Dish

French

ingredients

steps

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 1/2 lb

head of cauliflower

1 1/2 tsp

salt, divided

2 cup(s)

mascarpone cheese

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

white pepper

1/2 tsp

Dijon mustard

1 cup(s)

grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions 7 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

Steam the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into thick slices or separate it into florets.

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Steam the cauliflower.

Step 2

Place a steaming basket in a deep pot filled with at least one inch of boiling water. Place the cauliflower florets in the steaming basket. Season the florets with one teaspoon of salt.

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Place a steaming basket in a deep pot filled with at least one inch of boiling water.

Step 3

Cover and steam for 4 minutes and remove from the heat.

Step 4

Prepare the cauliflower au gratin. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a heavy bottomed pot over medium low heat, place the mascarpone cheese and let it reduce for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the cheese from browning or sticking. Reduce the heat if necessary.

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Prepare the cauliflower au gratin.

Step 5

Stir in the ground nutmeg, white pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt and Dijon mustard.

$Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe: Stir in the ground nutmeg, white pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt and Dijon mustard.$

Step 6

In a 9-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of the steamed cauliflower. Cover with a layer of the mascarpone mixture and top with some of the grated Parmesan cheese. Repeat the steps two more times for a total of three layers. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or golden brown on top.