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Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin

Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin

By Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

February 10, 2015

AmericanMaincheese molecular gastronomysidesmokedvegetablevegetarian

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
  • •

    1 red pepper

    chopped

  • •

    1 tbsp ultrasperse 3

  • •

    1 tbsp Herb de Provence

  • •

    1 tbsp Aleppo pepper

Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat an oven to 400F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.

  2. 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. 3

    In a saucepan whisk the beer and the ultrasperse 3 together and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Whisk in the grated cheese, a little at a time, and gently simmer until the sauce is smooth and velvety.

  5. 5

    Add the herb de Provence and pour over the cauliflower.

  6. 6

    In a bowl combine the panko, Parmesan, and Aleppo pepper and sprinkle over the surface of the cauliflower.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is bubbling and the crust is golden.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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