Cauliflower Flan Recipes

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened. Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, and the Parmesan.
• Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish. Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere and sprinkle on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CAULIFLOWER FLAN

Steps:

• Arrange a rack at the center position, and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins or souffles. Cover the bottom of each with a parchment circle cut to fit, and grease the parchment. Place the ramekins in a baking pan large enough to hold them comfortably.
• Fill a medium-size saucepan 2/3 full with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower florets and cook until very tender when pierced with a knife, for about 10 minutes. Drain the florets well in a colander and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Puree the cooked florets in a food processor until almost smooth.
• In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Add the cauliflower puree and whisk well. Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins. Pour enough boiling water into the baking pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
• Carefully place the pan in the oven. Bake until the flans are set and a small sharp knife or tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, for about 35 minutes. Using potholders, remove the ramekins from the pan to a cooling rack for 5 minutes.
• (The flans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and reheat, uncovered, for about 15 minutes on a baking sheet in an oven that has been heated to 350 degrees.).
• Run a sharp knife around the inside edges of the ramekins. Unmold onto a flat work surface and peel off the parchment paper. Sprinkle each flan with parmesan cheese and parsley.

CAULIFLOWER-CRUSTED QUICHE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Add the cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely crumbled.
• Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave for 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• Place cooked cauliflower into a towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. Discard liquid.
• Add the cauliflower to a bowl with 1 egg, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
• Press crust mixture evenly into tart plate, making sure to go up the sides of the plate.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool.
• Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 5 eggs, milk, crumbled feta cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper.
• In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus pieces and cook until slightly tender.
• Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
• Place asparagus and spinach mixture on the bottom of the cooked cauliflower crust. Pour egg and cheese mixture over the top and sprinkle with green onions.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until quiche is set and slightly golden.
• Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY CARAMEL FLAN

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium-low heat until melted and golden, about 15 minutes. Brush down crystals on the side of the pan with additional water as necessary. Quickly pour into an ungreased 2-qt. round baking or souffle dish, tilting to coat the bottom; let stand for 10 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over caramelized sugar. , Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake until the center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 50-60 minutes. , Remove dish from a larger pan to a wire rack; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. , To unmold, run a knife around edges and invert onto a large rimmed serving platter. Cut into wedges or spoon onto dessert plates; spoon sauce over each serving.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI FLAN WITH SPINACH BECHAMEL

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower and broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking liquid. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Cool.
• Rinse spinach, then toss in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just wilted. Drain and cool. Squeeze spinach dry; finely chop.
• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and reserved 2/3 cup vegetable cooking liquid. Whisk constantly over medium heat until sauce thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and cheese.
• Using fingers, coarsely crumble cauliflower and broccoli in bowl. Add spinach béchamel sauce; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Butter 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Spread vegetable mixture in prepared dish. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake flan until puffed and heated through, about 25 minutes if at room temperature and 35 minutes if chilled. Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI FLAN WITH SPINACH BECHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower and broccoli in large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking liquid. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Cool.
• Rinse spinach, then toss in large skillet over medium high heat until just wilted. Drain and cool. Squeeze spinach dry; finely chop.
• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and reserved 2/3 cup vegetable cooking liquid. Whisk constantly over medium heat until sauce thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach, cheese and pepper flakes. Season with salt, pepper and a good pinch of nutmeg.
• Using fingers, coarsely crumble cauliflower and broccoli in bowl. Add spinach bechamel sauce; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Butter 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Spread vegetable mixture in prepared dish. (can be made 6 hours ahead. cover and chill).
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake flan until puffed and heated through, about 25 minutes if at room temperature and 35 minutes if chilled.
• Note: The white cheese sauce is quite thick. I tend to add more milk to thin it out so that it is a light coating on the veggies.