Truffled Cauliflower Gratin

Decadent and delicious, this side dish could steal the show!

Ingredients

Difficulty level: 2
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons SDOW White Truffle Oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 1 cup hot half & half
  • 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Sprinkle the florets with salt and steam for 8 minutes until slightly tender but still firm.  In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.  Gradually whisk the flour in to the melted butter until no dry spots remain.  Pour the hot milk and hot half and half into the butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly until it comes to a boil. Continue whisking constantly for 1 minute until thickened and then remove from heat.

Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon of white truffle oil, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere cheese, and the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Butter a 2-3 quart shallow baking dish or casserole.

Place the drained cauliflower in to the baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over the cauliflower.  Combine the remaining tablespoon of butter with the remaining teaspoon of white truffle oil.  Toss the butter and truffle oil with the bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup of Gruyere cheese and sprinkle on top of the casserole. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

Serves: 6

Prep time: 0:20 hr:min

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