Cauliflower mac 'n' cheese

Prep
15m
Cook
1h 30m
serves
6
Roasted whole cauliflower with manchego
Roasted whole cauliflower with manchego
Roasted whole cauliflower with manchego
This recipe plays on the flavours of that retro favourite, cauliflower mac ‘n‘ cheese, with an elegant Spanish twist – golden roasted cauliflower topped with salty, herby crumbs and slivers of manchego cheese.

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 cauliflower
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
  • 4 slices sourdough bread, torn into small pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 anchovies in oil, drained, chopped
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 bunch curly parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup (55g) golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sherry vinegar
  • 1/3 cup (40g) finely grated manchego or parmesan cheese

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Trim the base of the cauliflower, leaving the stalk and smaller leaves intact, so it sits upright. Place, stalk-end down, in a roasting pan and rub 2 tbs olive oil all over the head of the cauliflower. Season, then roast for 1 1/2 hours or until golden and starting to crisp on the edges.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, toss the bread and remaining 2 tbs olive oil in a bowl, then arrange in a single layer on a baking paper-lined baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a food processor, then whiz to coarse crumbs. Add the garlic, anchovy, lemon zest and parsley, and pulse until just combined (don’t over-process or mixture will become soggy).
  • 3.
    Place the raisins and vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat and gently cook for 5 minutes or until the raisins are plump and juicy. Keep warm.
  • 4.
    To serve, cut the cauliflower into wedges and arrange on a platter. Drizzle over the raisin mixture, then scatter over the parsley crumbs and grated manchego.
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