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Marcella Hazan’s recipe for CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE is the single most visited recipe on my blog.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The recipe combines the “comfort” of a distinguished cheese sauce and the healthy aspect of a roasted vegetable.<\/p>\n

The cauliflower when roasted\u00a0 enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce is tender, sweet and slightly caramelized.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The cheese sauce is rich, comforting and lighted crowned a golden brown.\u00a0 It is difficult NOT to have second helpings of this delicious dish.\u00a0 Why not!!<\/p>\n

Can Kraft dinner put this all in a box?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I don’t think so.<\/p>\n

I’ve\u00a0 been a big fan of Marcella Hazan for years.\u00a0 There are a great many Italian cookbooks out there but\u00a0 the cookbooks I would\u00a0 recommend\u00a0 with confidence\u00a0 to the home cook\u00a0 are those of Marcella Hazan.\u00a0 These are down-to-earth Italian recipes.\u00a0 I prefer them to the scores of American-Italian cook books on the market today.<\/p>\n

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According to Marcella Hazan she discovered this recipe while visiting a vineyard with her husband.\u00a0 The vintner’s wife had made this casserole for the buffet table.\u00a0 It was so good Marcella returned three times for it, and then asked the vintner’s wife for the recipe.\u00a0\u00a0 I promise you this.\u00a0 It will be hard not to have seconds of this gorgeous dish.<\/p>\n

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CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE\u00a0 Marcella Hazan Style<\/p>\n

One good-sized head of cauliflower cut into\u00a0 medium size pieces.\u00a0 (Not too small and not too big, just the size to pop into your hungry mouth.)\u00a0 Place these in one layer in a gratin dish.<\/p>\n

Make a white sauce and add cheese:<\/p>\n

Melt two ounces\u00a0 of butter or hard margarine.\u00a0\u00a0 Add 5 tablespoons flour and whisk over medium heat for a few minutes to cook the flour.<\/p>\n

Pour in one cup of warm milk and whisk until sauce thickens.\u00a0 Add a dash of \u00a0 Worcestershire sauce, a dash of hot sauce and 1\/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper. (taste to see if you have enough salt)<\/p>\n

Add a generous two cups of\u00a0 medium cheddar cheese and whisk until smooth and thick.\u00a0 (You want the sauce to be on thick side as the cauliflower releases moisture as it bakes.\u00a0 If you think it should be thicker whisk in a little more flour and little more cheese.)<\/p>\n

Pour the cheese sauce\u00a0 over the cauliflower and grate a generous half cup of Parmesan Reggiano or Pecorino cheese over the top.\u00a0 Sprinkle with panko crumbs.<\/p>\n

Bake in a 375 degree oven until the cheese is bubbly and brown and the cauliflower is tender.<\/p>\n

Remember, this is all about the cheese.\u00a0 When in doubt add more cheese!!<\/p>\n

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Recipe Type: Vegetarian Main<\/span><\/div>\n
Author: Mrs. Butterfingers<\/span><\/div>\n
Prep time: 20 mins <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Cook time: 40 mins <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Total time: 1 hour <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Serves: 4- 6<\/span><\/div>\n
Marcella Hazan’s recipe for CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE is the single most visited recipe on my blog. The recipe combines the “comfort” of a distinguished cheese sauce and the healthy aspect of a roasted vegetable.<\/span><\/div>\n
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