Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin
By Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
February 10, 2015
Smoked cheddar and Aleppo pepper are a winning combination in this cheese sauce for cauliflower. Ultrasperse makes the sauce extra creamy.
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Recipes
Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin
Course
Main
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
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1 red pepper
chopped
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1 tbsp ultrasperse 3
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1 tbsp Herb de Provence
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1 tbsp Aleppo pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat an oven to 400F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.
- 2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cauliflower until just tender. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish and toss with the red pepper.
- 3
In a saucepan whisk the beer and the ultrasperse 3 together and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 4
Whisk in the grated cheese, a little at a time, and gently simmer until the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- 5
Add the herb de Provence and pour over the cauliflower.
- 6
In a bowl combine the panko, Parmesan, and Aleppo pepper and sprinkle over the surface of the cauliflower.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is bubbling and the crust is golden.
- 8
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.