Cauliflower Fromage
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🥗 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Not specified
Description:
Cauliflower Fromage is a delightful dish that holds a special place in my heart, as it is my father-in-law’s all-time favorite vegetable. It’s a go-to recipe whenever they come over for dinner, and the beauty of it lies in its simplicity. You can easily prepare it ahead of time and then simply pop it in the oven just before you need it, making it a stress-free addition to any meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring it’s nice and hot for when your dish is ready to bake.
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Butter Baking Dish: Take a shallow baking dish, approximately 8 inches in size, and generously butter it to prevent any sticking.
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Prepare Cauliflower: Break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they’re all relatively uniform in size. This ensures even cooking.
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Cook Cauliflower: In a pot of boiling water, cook the cauliflower for about 10 minutes or until it’s still slightly firm. You don’t want it to be too soft, as it will continue to cook in the oven. Once done, drain the cauliflower and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
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Prepare Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, add in the minced garlic and cook it gently for about 2 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
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Add Seasonings: To the butter and garlic mixture, add in the black pepper, nutmeg, and breadcrumbs. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, which should take around 3 minutes. This creates a flavorful sauce that will coat the cauliflower beautifully.
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Layer and Bake: Arrange the cooked cauliflower in the buttered baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Spoon the prepared sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring each piece is nicely coated. Finally, sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the top, creating a luscious layer of cheesy goodness.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the cauliflower is tender. Keep an eye on it towards the end to prevent the cheese from burning.
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Serve: Once done, remove the cauliflower from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This dish pairs well with a variety of mains and makes for a deliciously comforting side dish that everyone will love.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 217
- Fat: 15.8g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8g
- Cholesterol: 42.9mg
- Sodium: 200.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.5g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Protein: 7.6g
Cauliflower Fromage is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite proteins. Give this recipe a try and watch it become a staple at your dinner table too!
