Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino
Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino layers tender florets in a silky, truffle-kissed cheese sauce that’s rich yet balanced by subtle nutmeg and a hint of cayenne. A golden Parmigiano and breadcrumb crust adds a crunchy contrast to the creamy interior, making it a special side for dinner parties or a cozy, elegant centerpiece for cool-weather meals.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- 2
Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter, then cook and stir until the raw flour taste is gone, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir the truffled pecorino cheese, salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg into the milk mixture until the cheese sauce thickens.
- 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the cauliflower and cook until slightly tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer the cauliflower to the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower. Dust with bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Drizzle olive oil on top and finish with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh chives.
- Calories 278.61 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 11.27 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 15.69 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.22 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 10.84 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.14 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 501.68 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 6.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 346.53 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 274.47 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 111.86 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 39.61 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 1.09 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino is a French side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Cauliflower. Each serving provides about 278.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino healthy?
- Cauliflower Gratin with Truffled Pecorino has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 278.61 calories and 11.27 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 501.68 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.84 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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