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: 30 g unsalted butter; 100 ml double cream; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 150 g Grana Padano, grated (plus extra for sprinkling); 2 large cauliflowers; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 shallots, halved; Puffed hard cheese rinds, to garnish; 1 sprig of sage

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

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.