Cauliflower Steaks with Bacon, Tomato and Beer Cheese

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower, leaves and stem trimmed
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup pilsner beer
  • 1 tbsp Dijon
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire
  • 2-3 dashed Tabasco
  • 12 oz. shredded sharp yellow cheddar
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 slices beefsteak tomato
  • Finely chopped fresh chives, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400.

  2. In a deep pot, add 2 inches of water and the cauliflower. Bring to a boil, cover and cook until just tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut from top to bottom into 4 thick steaks.

  3. Meanwhile, arrange the bacon on a broiler pan and bake until crisp, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven.

  4. Switch on the broiler to high. In a saucepot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, then the beer; reduce a bit, about 1 minute. Stir in the Dijon, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Add the cheese, stirring between additions. Remove from heat.

  5. Arrange the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until browned, about 5 minutes. Place the cauliflower on plates. Top with the tomato slices, crisscrossed bacon slices, cheese sauce, and chives.

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