Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Toast, a cheesy and flavorful dish perfect for any time of day. Roasted cauliflower blended with creamy cheeses, herbs, and spices, spread onto toasted bread slices and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cauliflower Spread:
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Additional:
- 4 slices country-style bread (toasted)
- Extra Gruyère for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Cauliflower Spread: Pulse roasted cauliflower in a food processor. Mix with mascarpone, Parmesan, Gruyère, and chives.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread cauliflower mixture on toasted bread, top with extra Gruyère, and bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use sourdough or whole grain bread for added flavor and texture.
- Add a fried egg on top for a hearty brunch twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
