CHEESY CAULIFLOWER & BACON GRATIN

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This very indulgent version of cauliflower cheese is inspired by the après-ski classic, tartiflette

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp vegetable oil
200g smoked bacon lardons or cubetti di pancetta
2 large onions , sliced
800g potatoes , thickly sliced
1kg cauliflower , cut into bite-size florets
100g medium-mature cheddar or gruyère , coarsely grated
250ml double cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the bacon for 5 mins until just starting to crisp. Add the onion and sizzle for 12 mins until soft and golden.
  • Meanwhile, tip the potatoes into a large pan of water, making sure they are well covered. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the cauliflower and cook everything for 6-7 mins until both are tender. Tip into a colander and drain thoroughly.
  • In a gratin dish, layer the potato and cauliflower, then scatter with bacon, onion and a small handful of cheese. Drizzle each layer with a little cream and season. Continue until all the layers are finished, pour over the remaining cream and scatter with the last of the cheese. Bake for 30 mins until bubbling. Remove from the oven and set aside for 1 min to rest. Serve straight from the dish with a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 817 calories, Fat 57 grams fat, SaturatedFat 29 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 2.12 milligram of sodium

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