Cauliflower Leek Gratin
My family has come to love this recipe. We serve it as a side dish, but it is typically the favorite part of the meal!
Ingredients
1 Head of Cauliflower (cut into small florets)
2 Leeks sliced thin
1 Shallot (chopped)
1 slice of onion (diced)
2 Tbs butter
1 Tbs Olive oil
3 Tbs flour
3/4 cup of dry white wine (Sauvignon blanc or similar white)
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup of heavy cream or yogurt
1/2 tsp of salt (mix of coarse and fine)
Herb: sprinkle of Sage, Rosemary, Onion powder
Cracked black pepper
1 cup of grated cheeses (mixture of yellow and white – cheddar, Emmental, gruyere, Monterey Jack or another mild white cheese)
2 Tbs Parmesan, Pecorino, or Romano cheese
1/3 cup bread crumbs
Grated cheddar for the top
Steam cauliflower for 7 minutes and pour into a square baking pan.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add onion, shallots, and leeks. Cook at a low temperature until translucent – approximately 6 minutes. Add flour and mix in with the vegetables. Add white white and reduce. Add in milk and cream. Add in spices and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Add in cheese mixture and stir until melted. Once melted, pour sauce mixture over the cauliflower.
Sprinkle bread crumbs and cheddar cheese over the top of the dish. Cook at 350 for 25 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes to crisp the top before serving.