Cauliflower Gratin with Queso Cotija

Name: Cauliflower Gratin with Queso Cotija
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 heads cauliflower (3 lb. total), rinsed; 0 teaspoons cayenne; 340 grams cotija cheese, shredded (see notes); 10 servings Salt and fresh-ground pepper; 454 grams fresh poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips; 177 milliliters whipping cream

Cauliflower Gratin with Queso Cotija might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 190 calories, 8g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 10. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up whipping cream, cayenne, cotija cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Meanwhile, trim and discard leaves from cauliflower; separate heads into florets. Slice florets 1/4 inch thick.

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Add sliced cauliflower to boiling water and cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Water

Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.

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In a glass measure, stir together cream and cayenne. Line bottom of a shallow 3 1/2- to 4-quart baking dish with a fourth of the cauliflower slices.

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Drizzle a fourth of the cream mixture over cauliflower.

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Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and top evenly with a fourth of the poblano chile strips and cotija cheese. Repeat three times to layer gratin, ending with cheese.

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