Thanksgiving Recipe Whipped Cauliflower With Crème Fraîche

THANKSGIVING RECIPE: WHIPPED CAULIFLOWER WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower florets, chicken stock, and garlic cloves in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate, and microwave on HIGH until the cauliflower is very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (Alternatively, place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling chicken stock; cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes.)
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower and garlic cloves to the bowl of a blender or food processor. Add the Parmesan, salt, and black pepper to the cauliflower and blend on HIGH until the mixture is velvety and smooth, about 1 minute.
• Fold in the crème fraîche and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

WHIPPED CAULIFLOWER DIJON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly spray a 1½-quart gratin baking dish with cooking spray and reserve.
• Break cauliflower into florets and boil until totally tender, about 5 minutes.
• Florets should be"mashable" but not mushy.
• Drain well, transfer to a food processor with the cream, sour cream, butter, Dijon, salt and pepper.
• Process until mixture is a smooth, thick puree.
• Pulse in ½ cup of the grated Gruyere.
• Transfer mixture to gratin baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
• Sprinkle with chives to garnish.