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Ingredients
- 1 whole head of cauliflower
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large bay leaf
- rind from one lemon
- 3/4 cup light cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 cups grated Grana Padano cheese
- kosher salt and white pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1911g | |
| Calories 957 | |
| Calories from Fat 823 | 86% |
| Total Fat 93.27g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat 44.76g | 179% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium 614mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 21.19g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 13.39g | 9% |
| Protein 13.4g | 21% |
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