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Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Toasts Recipe

Ina Garten's Cauliflower Toasts Recipe

5.1 from 20 reviews

Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Toasts are a delightful and cheesy appetizer featuring roasted cauliflower mixed with creamy mascarpone and Gruyère cheese, all piled onto crusty bread slices and broiled to perfection. Topped with prosciutto, Parmesan, chives, and sea salt, these toasts are bursting with flavor and make a fantastic addition to any gathering.

Ingredients

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Cauliflower:

  • 1 small head cauliflower (2 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons good olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cauliflower Mixture:

  • 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
  • 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, julienned
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Toast Assembly:

  • 6 large slices country-style bread
  • Paprika
  • Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Cauliflower Prep: Cut cauliflower into small clusters, toss with olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender and browned.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Combine roasted cauliflower with mascarpone, Gruyère, prosciutto, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toast Assembly: Toast bread, top with cauliflower mixture, sprinkle with paprika. Broil until golden and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan, chives, and sea salt before serving hot.

Notes

  • Make sure to watch the toasts carefully while broiling to prevent burning.
  • Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Cauliflower Toasts, Appetizer, Ina Garten, Cheesy Toasts, Vegetarian Recipe