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Cavolfiore Gratinato

Cultural Context

Cavolfiore Gratinato is a traditional Italian dish that highlights the versatility of cauliflower, often enjoyed as a comforting side. This dish is particularly popular in northern Italy, where creamy sauces and cheese are staples. The combination of tender cauliflower with a rich cheese sauce and crispy topping makes it a favorite during family gatherings and festive occasions. In modern cuisine, variations may include different cheeses or additional vegetables, reflecting regional tastes and personal preferences.

ItalianITside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg cauliflower
2 eggs
120 g stale bread
100 g flour
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
parsley
2 slices garlic
salt
extra virgin olive oil
pepper

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and suitable for sautéing.

1

Put water on the stove and bring it to a boil.

2

Clean the cauliflower, removing the hard parts and keeping the tender parts.

3

Rinse the cauliflower.

4

Add salt to the boiling water and then add the rinsed cauliflower.

5

Weigh the cauliflower; it should be about 800 grams net.

6

Grate the stale bread for the breading.

7

Cut two very thin slices of garlic and chop some parsley.

8

Drain the cauliflower after about ten minutes and let it cool.

9

Mix the chopped parsley and garlic with the breadcrumbs, grated cheese, salt, and olive oil.

10

Beat the eggs in a bowl.

11

Preheat the oven to 200°C (static).

12

Coat each cauliflower floret first in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

13

Place the coated cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, keeping them well separated.

14

Drizzle olive oil over the florets to help them turn golden and prevent drying out.

15

Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven at 200°C for twenty minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

stovebaking sheetbaking paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Cauliflower GratinGratinated Cauliflower
Local Name: Cavolfiore Gratinato

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