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Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses

Thin slices of blanched cauliflower, fried strips of cured ham and 3 different types of cheese grated and gently melted to bind everything together.

62,9214.5/5 for 36 ratings

Last modified on: March 6^th 2013

For 4 people, you will need:

1 150 g cheese
2 500 g cauliflower
3 2 slices cured ham
4 1 tablespoon olive oil
5 1 shallot
6 50 ml cream
7 salt
8 pepper
Total weight: 820 grams

Change those ingredients for: 2 people 4 people 8 people 12 people

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Time required for this recipe:

Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
38 min.	12 min.	50 min.

Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 5 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #1

Grate the 3 cheeses or cut into small dice if soft.

Stage 2 - 8 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #2

Prepare the cauliflower and separate the florets.

Stage 3 - 10 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #3

Slice the florets fairly thinly. This is very quick to do if you have a mandolin.

Stage 4 - 3 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #4

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Plunge the cauliflower into the pan and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until just tender.

Stage 5 - 5 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #5

Drain and leave to wait on a tea-towel to remove as much water as possible.

Stage 6 - 3 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #6

Cut 2 slices cured ham into strips.

Stage 7 - 3 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #7

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan or saucepan, then add the ham.

Fry for a few minutes until lightly browned.

Stage 8 - 5 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #8

Prepare 1 shallot and chop finely.

Stage 9 - 1 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #9

Add the chopped shallot to the pan and cook for 1 minute.

Stage 10 - 2 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #10

Add the cauliflower and 50 ml cream. Heat through while stirring well.

Stage 11 - 5 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses : Photo of step #11

Add the cheese, stir again, cover and leave to melt for 5 minutes.

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Remarks

For the cheeses, in the photos I was using Parmesan, Comté and Cheddar, but you can use whatever cheese you prefer.

You can also use a softer cheese, but this is better cut into small dice rather than grated.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
1,178 Kcal or 4,932 Kj	57 gr	32 gr	92 gr
59 %	22 %	3 %	14 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
144 Kcal or 603 Kj	7 gr	4 gr	11 gr
7 %	3 %	<1 %	2 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
294 Kcal or 1,231 Kj	14 gr	8 gr	23 gr
15 %	5 %	1 %	3 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

How much will it cost?

For 4 people : 3.25 €
Per person : 0.81 €

Note : These prices are only approximate

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Source

Home made.

More recipes?

This recipe uses (among others)

	Cauliflower: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Thaï rice with small vegetables, Creamy risotto with vegetables , Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins, Paella, Cauliflower tabouleh, ... All
	Cheese: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: French toast "cordon bleu", Aligot, Eggs in brioche nests, Hamburgers, Springtime mixed salad, ... All
	Cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Scallops with fondue of leeks, Green bean purée, Cherry clafoutis, Courgettes (zuchinis) , Chicken and mushroom pie, ... All
	Cured ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Vegetable clafoutis, Cabbage julienne with ham, New York style pasta, Saltimbocca, Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes, ... All

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