Cauliflower with cheese
6 servings
40 minutes
Cauliflower with cheese is a refined and simple dish of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of cauliflower and the rich flavor of cheese. The history of the dish originates from the traditions of baking vegetables with dairy products popular in Russia. Boiled cauliflower becomes soft, retaining a slight sweetness, while baking with cheese and cream mixture gives it a golden crust and rich aroma. Provencal herbs add subtle notes of Mediterranean flavor. This dish is versatile - it can be served as a standalone meal for dinner or lunch or used as a side dish for meat and fish dishes. It is perfect for a cozy family gathering, warming with its rich taste and appetizing appearance.
1
Prepare a small head of cauliflower.
- Cauliflower: 1 head
2
Divide into small clusters.
- Cauliflower: 1 head
3
Boil water in a pot and add salt.
- Salt: to taste
4
Boil the cabbage for 3-4 minutes.
- Cauliflower: 1 head
5
Pour into a colander.
6
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheese: 200 g
7
Place the cauliflower in a baking dish.
8
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
9
Add sour cream, salt, and Provencal herbs.
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Herbes de Provence: to taste
10
Pour in the cream and stir until smooth.
- Cream: 100 ml
11
Pour the cabbage with the egg mixture.
- Cauliflower: 1 head
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Herbes de Provence: to taste
- Cream: 100 ml
12
Sprinkle grated cheese on top and place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes until cooked.
- Cheese: 200 g
13
Serve the dish hot.
