a delicacy that your family will love

Do you have cauliflower in the refrigerator and need a recipe? Prepare this delicious Gratin cauliflower, has ham and cheese: a delicacy that your family will love and that is the perfect option for this Father’s Day.

Get ready to discover a new way to enjoy cauliflower, because it seems like a simple dish but it is full of textures and flavors that will conquer the whole family.

This delight is transformed into an irresistible delicacy thanks to the perfect combination of cauliflower, ham and cheese, not to mention the creamy sauce, as all the elements come together perfectly and create an explosion of flavor that will delight children and adults alike.

How to cook cauliflower so that it is perfect

Cauliflower, that versatile and nutritious vegetable, can become a true delicacy if cooked the right way. Next, we will share 3 techniques so that you can cook it perfectly:

1. Boiled

It is the most common and simplest method. * Fill a pot with water and salt to taste. * When the water boils, add the cauliflower cut into florets. * Cooking time depends on the size of the bouquets, generally between 5 and 10 minutes. * To prevent the cauliflower from having a strong smell, you can add a splash of vinegar or milk to the cooking water.

2. Steamed

• A healthier method that better preserves the nutrients of cauliflower.
• Place the cauliflower in a steamer or colander over a pot of boiling water.
• The cooking time is similar to that of cooking in water, between 5 and 10 minutes.

3. Microwave

1. The quickest method, but it may alter the texture of the cauliflower a bit.
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and place it in a microwave-safe container with a little water.
3. Cover the bowl and microwave on high power for 3-5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

1. Add enough water to a saucepan and heat it, add salt and place the cauliflower cut into bunches for just 10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
2. Grate the ham with the cheese grater, or you can chop it into cubes.
3. Place the butter in a hot pan and, when it melts, add the garlic clove and chopped onion.
4. Add the half cream and stir so that the flavors and aromas combine until it comes to a boil. Season with a little salt.
5. Place a little of this creamy sauce at the bottom of a baking dish and distribute it perfectly.
6. Put a layer of cauliflower bunches, another layer of the creamy sauce, the grated or diced ham, add the grated cheese, and, finally, the chopped parsley.
7. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. If you prefer, you can gratin it in the microwave, it just won’t be able to brown.

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In Directo al Paladar México you can also read | How to make dairy-free cauliflower cream in just 4 steps, with the recipe and tricks from the Cocina con Carmen channel