Cauliflower Gratin with Hazelnut Brown Butter
1 head cauliflower, trimmed & cut into florets
300ml chicken or vegetable stock
300ml cream
1 clove garlic, finely grated
100g cheddar cheese, grated
80g butter
40g roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 180°C Fan or 200°C Conventional.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add cauliflower and cook for 8-10 minutes until parboiled. Drain and transfer to a buttered 2 litre baking dish.
Whisk stock, cream and garlic together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and pour over cauliflower. Sprinkle with cheese, cover with baking paper, then foil and seal tightly. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cauliflower is tender. Uncover and bake for a further 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until foamy and nut-brown. Add hazelnuts and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and spoon over cauliflower gratin. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Recipe, Food Styling and Photography by Karen McFarlane, foodlove.com.au
