How to Make Truffled Cauliflower Gratin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Truffled cauliflower gratin is a decadent and luxurious way to enjoy one of nature's healthiest vegetables. This dish takes the humble cauliflower to a whole new level, transforming it into a rich and creamy delight that is perfect for special occasions or as a comforting winter side dish.

The combination of tender cauliflower, rich truffle flavor, and creamy cheese sauce makes this gratin a standout on any dinner table. It's an indulgent treat that will have everyone coming back for seco...

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Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 5 ounces truffled pecorino cheese, grated, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cored and separated into florets
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk flour into butter; cook and stir until raw flour taste cooks off, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture. Increase heat to medium-high; cook and stir until mixture thickens and comes to a simmer, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir truffled pecorino cheese, salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg into milk mixture until cheese sauce thickens.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower and cook until slightly tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer cauliflower to the prepared baking dish.
  • Spread cheese sauce evenly over cauliflower. Dust with bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh chives.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 463mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 152mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 474mg