Cheesy Cauliflower Steak

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Steak (Bistecca di Cavolfiore)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 shallots, halved; 1 small onion, chopped; 30 g unsalted butter; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 100 ml double cream; Puffed hard cheese rinds, to garnish; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 150 g Grana Padano, grated (plus extra for sprinkling); 2 large cauliflowers; 1 sprig of sage

Bistecca di Cavolfiore

Preparation info

Serves:
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Better Than Nonna

By Danilo Cortellini

Published 2024

About

Cauliflower was never my favourite as a kid, but times have changed. Today, cauliflower steaks are a staple on trendy restaurant menus. When paired with cheese, what seems like a simple dish becomes a real crowd-pleaser. Although not traditionally Italian, this cheesy cauliflower steak tastes so good that I had to create my own version!

Ingredients

2 large cauliflowers
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Europe
Italy
Starter
Gluten-free
Mediterranean
Vegetarian

Method

Prepare the cauliflower steaks

Start by slicing the cauliflowers, ensuring the stalk is included in each slice to hold it together. You need four slices, each about 3cm thick, from the central part of the cauliflower. Set aside the trimmings for the purée.

For the cauliflower purée

In a small casserole d