Cavolfiore gratinato al forno saporito - Ricetta

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: grana padano

💰Cheaper: pecorino

Grana padano is a similar cheese with a slightly milder flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can thicken without gluten.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

Clean the cauliflower and remove the leaves.

Cut the cauliflower into florets, which weigh 750 g.

Rinse the cauliflower under running water.

Boil water and add salt.

Add the cauliflower to the boiling water and cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, drain the cauliflower and let it cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine 80 g of stale bread, 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, beat 2 medium eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Dip the cauliflower florets in the egg mixture, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well covered.

Place the coated cauliflower in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Add 160 g of bacon to the dish. You can substitute the bacon with ham or speck if preferred.

Add 200 g of diced cheese (dimental) to the dish.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Preheat the static oven to 200°C (about 392°F) and bake for 25 minutes, adjusting based on your oven.

Once baked, serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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