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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat’s Cheese

2015-04-09 by Samantha
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Crispy whole roasted cauliflower recipe with a creamy and light whipped goat’s cheese. 

Whole Roasted Cauliflower in a cast iron skillet with Whipped Goat's Cheese in a grey bowl

Some people pack sandwiches for road trip’s, but I packed this. We headed over to Tofino, BC on the weekend and so that I didn’t waste any food in the fridge I prepped this dish while the kids were napping.

I’m excited that it made so much whipped goat’s cheese, because that is going to be an amazing spread on baguette with cucumbers and fresh spring radishes.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower in a cast iron skillet

This is a bit more of a time consuming recipe than I usually post, but it would be a show stopper at potluck dinner party where you only have to take one dish. It’s pretty. Or, add it to a dish you know takes minimal prep time.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower in a cast iron skillet with Whipped Goat's Cheese in a grey bowl

Whole Roasted Cauliflower in a cast iron skillet with Whipped Goat's Cheese in a grey bowl
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat's Cheese
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

Crispy whole roasted cauliflower with a creamy and light whipped goat's cheese. 

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Roasted Cauliflower:
  • 2.5 cups dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, leaves removed
Whipped Goat's Cheese:
  • 4 oz (114 gr) fresh goat cheese
  • 3 oz (85 gr) cream cheese
  • 3 oz (85 gr) feta
  • 1/3 cup heavy (whipping) cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for serving
Instructions
Roasted Cauliflower:
  1. Preheat oven to 475°. Bring wine, oil, kosher salt, juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15-20 minutes.

  2. Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet, draining well. Roast, rotating sheet halfway through, until brown all over, 30-40 minutes.

Whipped Goat's Cheese:
  1. While cauliflower is roasting, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor or blender until smooth; season with sea salt. Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with oil. (Can be made 1 day ahead, cover and keep chilled).

Assembly:
  1. To serve, transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese.

Recipe from: Bon Appetit 

Enjoy!

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About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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