Cauliflower with bacon gratin
Prep:
15 mins
Cook:
50 mins
A lovely indulgent dish for a cold night.
1 tsp vegetable oil
200g bacon lardons
2 large onions, sliced
800g potatoes, thickly sliced
1kg cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
100g medium-mature cheddar or Gruyère, coarsely grated
250ml double cream
Handful fresh coriander, chopped to serve
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas mark 6.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the bacon for 5 minutes until it starts to crisp.
Add the onion and cook until soft and golden.
Meanwhile, tip the potatoes into a large pan of water, making sure they are well covered.
Bring to a gentle boil, then add the cauliflower and cook everything until both are tender.
Tip into a colander and drain thoroughly.
In a gratin dish or baking dish, layer the potato and cauliflower, then scatter with bacon, onion and a small handful of cheese.
Drizzle each layer with a little cream and season with salt and pepper.
Continue until all the layers are finished.
Pour over the remaining cream and scatter with the last of the cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling, scatter with the coriander.
Serve with a green salad if you like.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
50 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Cheese, Pork, Vegetables
Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy Recipes, Family Dinners
Level of Difficulty
Easy