Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Whipped Goat Cheese

By nancytripp

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, whole, stem trimmed and leaves removed
• 2 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 1/3 cup olive oil plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• Coarse sea salt (for serving)
• 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 3 ounces feta cheese
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from food52.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 475° F. Bring wine, oil, salt, lemon juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot.

Carefully lower in cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt.