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Ina Garten cauliflower toast with cheese sauce

Name: Ina Garten Toasts

Summary: Discover five irresistible Ina Garten–inspired gourmet toast recipes, from cauliflower toast to smoked salmon, burrata, avocado with poached egg, and mushroom goat cheese, perfect for brunch or light meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Light Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients combined:
  • Rustic sourdough or rye bread
  • Cauliflower
  • Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • Milk
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Smoked salmon
  • Cream cheese
  • Capers
  • Red onion
  • Fresh dill
  • Lemon
  • Heirloom tomatoes
  • Burrata
  • Fresh basil
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Avocados
  • Eggs
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Mushrooms
  • Goat cheese
  • Fresh thyme
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley
  • Truffle oil optional

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Small saucepan
  • Toaster or broiler
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Instructions (combined overview):
  2. Toast bread slices in a skillet, broiler, or toaster until crisp.
  3. Prepare toppings (e.g., roast cauliflower and make a cheese sauce; season and slice smoked salmon; slice tomatoes and burrata; mash avocado; sauté mushrooms).
  4. Assemble each toast by layering the toppings creatively over the toasted bread.
  5. Garnish with herbs, oils, or a final grind of pepper.
  6. Serve immediately while warm and fresh.

Notes

Notes:
Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavors.
Feel free to swap herbs or cheeses based on seasonal availability.
Cut toasts into halves or quarters to serve as party appetizers.