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Cauliflower Toasts with Gruyère & Prosciutto

Ina Garten's Cauliflower Toasts Recipe
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5 from 16 reviews

Cauliflower Toasts with Gruyère & Prosciutto is a delectable and indulgent appetizer featuring roasted cauliflower, creamy mascarpone, and nutty Gruyère cheese piled onto crispy toast. Topped with savory prosciutto and a sprinkle of chives, these toasts are bursting with flavor and texture.

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:

  • 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. Prepare the cauliflower: Cut cauliflower into small clusters, toss with olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender.
  3. Make the cauliflower mixture: Combine roasted cauliflower with mascarpone, Gruyère, prosciutto, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toast the bread: Toast bread until lightly browned, then spread the cauliflower mixture on top. Sprinkle with paprika.
  5. Broil the toasts: Broil for 2-4 minutes until browned and bubbly. Sprinkle with Parmesan, chives, and sea salt before serving.

Notes

  • Watch the toasts carefully while broiling to prevent burning.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired.

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Keywords: Cauliflower Toasts, Ina Garten, Appetizer, Vegetarian, Easy, Gourmet

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