Discover how to make Roast Head of Cauliflower with Silky Mushroom and Gruyère Sauce – a rich, comforting dish for any occasion
Author:Chef Sara
Ingredients
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For the creamy mushroom sauce:
2 tablespoonsbutter
1small onion, diced
8 ouncescremini mushrooms, sliced
2cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoonthyme, chopped
1/4 cupdry white wine (or broth)
1/4 cupvegetable broth or chicken broth
1/2 cupcream
1/2 cupparmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
1 tablespoonwhite miso paste (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the roast head of cauliflower:
1large head of cauliflower
1 tablespoonoil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cupgruyere, shredded (optional)
Instructions
Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onions and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms release their liquids and it’s absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic and thyme, cook for a minute.
Deglaze with the wine, then add broth and cream.
Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes, then mix in the cheese and miso. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
Roast Head of Cauliflower:
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Brush the cauliflower with oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast on a baking pan until tender, about 50-75 minutes.
Pour the mushroom sauce over the cauliflower, sprinkle with gruyere, and broil until the cheese melts, 3-5 minutes.