# Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter Mornay and Breadcrumb Topping

A whole-roasted cauliflower topped with a nutty brown butter Mornay sauce and a crisp, savory herb and caper breadcrumb topping.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: medium
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 head whole cauliflower
- to taste olive oil
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 clove garlic

## Instructions

1. Drizzle the whole cauliflower with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place in a roasting pan.
2. Place in the oven to roast.
3. In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until browned.
4. Whisk in the flour to create a roux.
5. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to incorporate.
6. Stir in the Dijon mustard and a pinch of nutmeg.
7. Grate in the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses and stir until melted and smooth.
8. In a separate pan with olive oil, add the rosemary, capers, and minced garlic. Toast the mixture.
9. Add the breadcrumbs and toast until golden and crisp.
10. Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven, pour the cheese sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the breadcrumb topping.

## Equipment

- roasting pan
- saucepan
- whisk
- skillet
- microplane grater
- silicone spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/99CuVnH3UzE
- Creator: Zachary Neman
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a4de3c22-4979-42dc-b39c-702a2b280558
- Extracted: 2026-10-21

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