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Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin

Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin

Name: Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients: Leek 2; Fresh thyme few sprigs; Cauliflower 1 large; Ground nutmeg pinch; Salt; Black pepper; Olive oil 40 ml; All-purpose flour 40 g; Milk 400 ml; Strong vegetarian British blue cheese 50 g; Bread crumbs 25 g; Flaked almonds 10 g

with a touch of indulgence

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55m
Serves 4
Easy
395 °F
(1)

Ingredients

	2 Leek large, trimmed and sliced
	few sprigs Fresh thyme leaves
	1 large Cauliflower sliced into florets
	pinch Ground nutmeg
	Salt to taste
	Black pepper to taste
	40 ml Olive oil plus extra for greasing and bread crumbs
	40 g All-purpose flour
	400 ml Milk
	50 g Strong vegetarian British blue cheese such as Stilton
	25 g Bread crumbs fresh
	10 g Flaked almonds

Nutritional information

315

calories

16g

fat

34,6g

carbohydrates

11,8g

protein

18mg

cholesterol

386mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Ingredients

2 Leek
large, trimmed and sliced
few sprigs Fresh thyme
leaves
1 large Cauliflower
sliced into florets
pinch Ground nutmeg
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
40 ml Olive oil
plus extra for greasing and bread crumbs
40 g All-purpose flour
400 ml Milk
50 g Strong vegetarian British blue cheese
such as Stilton
25 g Bread crumbs
fresh
10 g Flaked almonds

Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin

This Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin is a twist on a traditional comfort meal that makes a decadent recipe and deserves a spot on your fall comfort food menu. Blanched cauliflower is coated in a creamy and rich sauce made with blue cheese and then baked in the oven. Just 30 minutes is all it takes to crisp up the bread crumbs and flaked almonds on top. Serve this delicious and healthy side dish in place of potato gratin with pork, chicken, and other entrées for a satisfying dinner.

The secret to the best tasting baked cauliflower is to blanch the florets in boiling salted water first. It may seem like an extra step, but it plumps up the florets and can help to get rid of any strong odor that is common to cauliflower.

To make the Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin

1	Heat oven and prepare baking dish	5
Preheat the oven to 395 °F and lightly grease a 1-quart ovenproof dish with olive oil.
2	Cook leeks	15
In a pan, heat a little more oil and add 2 sliced leeks and thyme leaves. Cook, occasionally stirring, for 15 minutes.
3	Blanch cauliflower	2
Meanwhile, in a pan of lightly salted boiling water, add the cauliflower and boil for 2 minutes.
4	Combine cauliflower and leeks	2
Drain the cauliflower and combine with leeks. Season with a pinch of grated nutmeg and salt to taste and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
5	Make roux	2
Heat 40 milliliters olive oil in the pan and stir in 40 grams flour. Cook, constantly stirring, for 1 minute.
6	Make sauce	2
Gradually whisk in 400 milliliters milk. Crumble in 50 grams cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season.
7	Assemble gratin	2
Pour the sauce over vegetables in the baking dish. Toss 25 grams fresh bread crumbs in some olive oil and sprinkle over the gratin. Scatter 10 grams flaked almonds over the top.
8	Bake	30
Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden.
9	Serve
Serve and enjoy!

This Cauliflower, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin is an amazing side dish with a touch of blue cheese indulgence. Give this recipe a go, and please come back to leave a review to tell me what you think!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!