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Roast Cauliflower and Pancetta Gratin


Ingredients

  • 1/2 head orange cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 1/2 head purple cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 6 oz pancetta
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 oz shredded sharp white cheddar
  • salt and pepper
  • parsley for garnish
  • spinach and/or mixed greens

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
  2. Chop the pancetta into a coarse chop.
  3. Heat large sauté pan over medium heat and add pancetta. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy; remove the pancetta to a plate until ready to use.
  4. Add olive oil to the pan, turn heat to medium-high and add cauliflower florets. Stirring occasionally, cook just until you get some nice brown marks on the cauliflower, about 5-6 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer cauliflower to a baking dish. Top with crispy pancetta bits and shredded sharp white cheddar. Cook, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is nicely melted and cauliflower is a nice crisp-tender.
  6. Remove from oven and serve over mixed greens and/or fresh spinach.