Creamy Italian Cauliflower DelightElevate the humble cauliflower to a new level of indulgence with our Creamy Italian Cauliflower Delight. This rich and savory dish, featuring green pepper, mushrooms, and a luscious pimento cheese sauce, will captivate your senses.
Cavolfiore Italiano
Creamy Italian Cauliflower DelightElevate the humble cauliflower to a new level of indulgence with our Creamy Italian Cauliflower Delight. This rich and savory dish, featuring green pepper, mushrooms, and a luscious pimento cheese sauce, will captivate your senses.
Ingredients
- 1 head fresh cauliflower*
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 small green pepper cleaned and sliced
- ½ lb. fresh mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 lb. mild pimento cheese sliced
Instructions
- Cut the core out of the cauliflower and place its flower-shaped pieces in a large kettle of water.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook the cauliflower for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet and sauté green pepper slices and mushrooms.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle in flour a little at a time, stirring briskly.
- Add milk slowly, stirring constantly.
- Return to heat and stir until the mixture thickens.
- Place the cauliflower in a casserole dish.
- Lay cheese slices over the cauliflower and pour the creamed green pepper and mushrooms over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the dish is golden and bubbly.
Notes & Wine Advice
When choosing fresh cauliflower, look for heads that are firm and very white, with crisp, green leaves. Avoid heads with brown spots or yellowish, wilted leaves. To store cauliflower for a couple of days, just cover the whole head with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator.
Wine Advice:
Pair this Creamy Italian Cauliflower Delight with a medium-bodied Pinot Grigio. The wine’s crisp acidity will cut through the richness of the cheese, enhancing the overall dining experience. Buon Appetito
Nutrition values
Calories: 320 kcal