Cheesy Cauliflower and Bacon Gratin
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 200 g pancetta, cut into small cubes
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 800 g potatoes, thickly sliced
- 1 kg cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- 100 g cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
- 250 ml whipping cream
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the pancetta for 5 minutes, until just starting to crisp.
- Add the onion and cook for 12 minutes until soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, put the potatoes into a large pan of water, making sure they are well covered.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then add the cauliflower and cook everything for 6 to 7 minutes until both are tender.
- Tip into a colander and drain thoroughly.
- In a gratin dish, layer the potato and cauliflower, then scatter with the bacon and onion mixture and a handful of cheese.
- Drizzle each layer with a little cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Continue until all the layers are finished, pour over the remaining cream and scatter with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 1 minute, then serve with a nice green salad.
vegetable oil, pancetta, onions, potatoes, cauliflower, cheddar cheese, whipping cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-cauliflower-and-bacon-gratin-420751 (may not work)