Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Toast Recipe
Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Toast is a delicious and cheesy appetizer featuring roasted cauliflower on toasted bread slices, perfect for any gathering or as a savory snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Spread:
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Additional:
- 4 slices country-style bread, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Cauliflower: Place cauliflower florets on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and browned.
- Mix Ingredients: Chop the roasted cauliflower, mix with crème fraîche, Parmesan, Gruyère, scallions, and nutmeg.
- Assemble: Spoon the cauliflower mixture onto toasted bread slices.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes until the topping is hot and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- Use sourdough or rye bread for extra flavor.
- You can substitute crème fraîche with Greek yogurt for a tangier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
