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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