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Greek Cauliflower Pie

Greek Cauliflower Pie

Giorgos Tsoulis
Greeks are famous for their pies filled with cheese, spinach, wild greens, zucchini, but also cauliflower.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Pastry
Cuisine Greek
Servings 7 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 700 gr cauliflower cut into florets
  • 150 gr cheddar cheese grated
  • 80 gr all-purpose flour
  • 700 ml milk
  • 80 g butter
  • 80 ml sunflower oil
  • 6 phyllo dough sheets
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tbsp garlic grated
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil

For serving:

  • chives chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/356° F on the fan setting.
  • Place the cauliflower on an oven tray, season with salt, pepper, curry powder, and olive oil. Mix well and bake for 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the flour. Slowly pour in the milk, mixing continuously to achieve a smooth consistency and prevent lumps.
  • When the sauce has thickened, remove from the heat and add the salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, mustard, and garlic. Mix well.
  • Grease a 24 cm (9 ½-inch) round springform cake pan and place a sheet of phyllo pastry on the bottom. Coat it well with sunflower oil. Repeat with the rest of the sheets of pastry, arranging them in a criss-cross fashion..
  • Pour half the cream into the baking pan, place the cauliflower on top, pour in the remaining cream, fold the pastry layer over the top, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve the cauliflower pie warm.

Notes

Chef’s tip: Feel free to add as much cheese as you desire for a richer flavor.
Greek Cauliflower Pie
Greek Cauliflower Pie
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