Best Cauliflower Gratin Barefoot Contessa Recipes

Barefoot Contessa's Cauliflower Gratin image

Provided by Juenessa

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs cauliflower, cut into large florets
kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated gruyere, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 80.9, Sodium 472.2, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 7.2, Protein 23

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 lb) head cauliflower, cut into large florets
Kosher salt
4 T (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

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.