Cauliflower Gratin
The Details
A savory holiday treat perfect for the fast-approaching holiday Thanksgiving season!
INGREDIENTS:
1 head cauliflower
1 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
1 leek, sliced thin (white part only & soaked in water to clean grit)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, roasted
1/4 tsp Mazzi hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ounce parsley, chopped
DIRECTIONS
Cut cauliflower into single piece florets
Toss with salt and pepper, crushed red pepper and coat in olive oil
Roast in a 400 degree oven until crisp but al dente
Slice leeks and sweat in warm butter until soft
In a separate pan, reduce heavy cream, roasted garlic, hot sauce and salt and pepper by half.
Combine cauliflower, leeks and warm cream mixture to coat.
Top with grated parmesan, Panko and parsely.
Flash under a broiler (or in oven set on broil) until crispy, brown and bubbly.