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Potato and Cauliflower Gratin

February 14, 2025pub
Potato and Cauliflower Gratin

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Some kitchen secrets are too good not to be shared. One of my favorite childhood meals in Lebanon was my mom’s cauliflower gratin. It was always luscious, creamy, and full of flavor. Her secret? European cream. With simple ingredients and the addition of fresh French cream, her gratin was truly exceptional.

Potato and Cauliflower Gratin with @thecreamlab.me

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Potato and Cauliflower Gratin

BY YASMINE IDRISS

One of my favorite childhood meals in Lebanon was my mom’s cauliflower gratin. It was always luscious, creamy, and full of flavor. Her secret? European cream. With simple ingredients and the addition of fresh French cream, her gratin was truly exceptional.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower head, cut into florets, steamed until just tender
  • 500 g baby potatoes, boiled until just tender

Béchamel Sauce

  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 500 ml milk room temp
  • 200 ml dairy cream, 35% fat
  • 100 g Comté cheese, grated
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • A pinch of white pepper

To top

  • 200 ml dairy cream, 35% fat (for topping)
  • 100 g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, grated

Method

For the béchamel:

  • 1)

    Melt butter in a large ovenproof dish over medium heat.

  • 2)

    Add flour and whisk until it darkens slightly and smells nutty.

  • 3)

    Add a bit of butter if it’s too dry. It should look like a rusty color (roux).

  • 4)

    Remove from heat and whisk in a little cold milk. Return to heat and gradually add the rest of the milk, whisking until thick. Blend with an immersion blender if needed

  • 5)

    Stir in cream, Comté cheese, nutmeg, and white pepper. Taste and season.

  • 6)

    Add cauliflower and potatoes to the baking dish.

  • 7)

    Pour béchamel sauce over them.

  • 8)

    Drizzle cream on top and sprinkle Gruyère or Emmental cheese evenly.

  • 9)

    Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

  • 10)

    Thank you mama @anoudmah

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