Cauliflower Parmigiana with Gruyere Sauce
I took a favorite recipe from Allrecipes (cauliflower alla parmigiana) and tweaked it to create this recipe.
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- ½pound cauliflower florets
- ⅛cup diced red bell pepper
- 3tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1cup shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
- 1tablespoon salted butter
- 1tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½cup half-and-half
- 1pinch truffle salt
- 3tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8x10-inch oval casserole dish.Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for 3 minutes. Drain.Step 3
Cut the florets into slices and arrange in the baking dish. Scatter red bell pepper pieces on top.Step 4
Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour and whisk to create a paste. Pour in half-and-half, stirring to incorporate. Add 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese and truffle salt. Pour cheese sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle remaining cheese and panko on top.Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.