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Baked Smoky Blue Cauliflower Gratin

Baked Smoky Blue Cauliflower Gratin

By @TheModernProper

A creamy gratin features a mosaic of flavors: sharp cheddar, blue cheese, cauliflower, and bread crumbs combine for a unique and smoky dish.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

2 Hours

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 2 HeadCauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 Tablespoonbutter
  • 3 Tablespoonflour
  • 2 Cupmilk
  • 1 Cupheavy cream
  • 1 Teaspoonsea salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoonmustard powder
  • 1/4 TeaspoonNutmeg
  • 1/4 Teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 2 1/2 Cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 Ounceblue cheese
  • 1/2 Cuppanko breadcrumbs
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    Fill a large stock pot 3/4 way full of water. Bring to a rapid boil and add cauliflower. Cook for 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Head Cauliflower, cut into florets

  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 325℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  • Step 3

    While preheating, melt butter in a large cast iron skillet. Sprinkle flour over the butter and whisk until fully incorporated. Slowly add milk and cream and reduce heat to low. Using a whisk, continue to stir until sauce is thick, about 10 minutes.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Tablespoon butter

    • 3 Tablespoon flour

    • 2 Cup milk

    • 1 Cup heavy cream

  • Step 4

    Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne along with 2 cups of sharp cheddar, and the blue cheese. Continue to stir until all the cheese has fully melted.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Teaspoon sea salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    • 1 Teaspoon mustard powder

    • 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg

    • 1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper

    • 2 Cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

    • 4 Ounce blue cheese

  • Step 5

    Add the cauliflower into the skillet and stir until completely coated in the sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and panko.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

    • 1/2 Cup panko breadcrumbs

  • Step 6

    Place the skillet on the grill rack and allow to cook for 1 hour 15 minutes, rotating 180° halfway through.

    01:15

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Garnish with freshly ground pepper and parsley. Serve hot. Enjoy!

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