What goes with cauliflower gratin?

[IHeartKingThistle]

I have a recipe for a really posh cauliflower cheese - it has cream and pancetta and stuff. Thought it would be a lovely side dish for NYE dinner. But what would be the main dish? Help!

[IHeartKingThistle]

bump?

[Chewbecca]

Something porky I think. A roasted pork fillet dish?

[Chewbecca]

this one sounds nice

[Panicmode1]

I think lamb goes well with cauliflower....

[IHeartKingThistle]

That pork fillet looks gorgeous. We're having a Christmas ham meal the next day - too samey?

[IHeartKingThistle]

That pork fillet looks gorgeous. We're having a Christmas ham meal the next day - too samey?

[susiedaisy]

Lamb cutlets or boiled ham

[ZenNudist]

I think pork too. But given the pancetta in the dish it would also complement roast chicken (probably not special enough) or fish. A side of salmon or pancetta wrapped cod loin with tomato and herbs?

[IHeartKingThistle]

Roast chicken could actually be a sensible option. Ooh what about those little mini chickens? What are they called?

[fanjobiscuits]

Weasels. Mmmmm.

[RojaGato]

Gammon.

Mini chickens are poussin.

[RojaGato]

Sudden brain wave on chicken front- guinea fowl. Bit more flavourful than chicken, but not so gamey that it will scare people (most people will just think it's a chicken that is tastier than usual) so it is strong enough to stand up to the gratin.

[IHaveBrilloHair]

I like gammon with cauli cheese

[DuchessDisaster]

As your cauliflower cheese already has pancetta in it, why not serve with a green salad and a tomato salad as a "lighter" meal?

[zoemaguire]

Lamb! Cooked nice and pink. We sometimes have cauli cheese with lamb chops and it is very very tasty.

[namelessposter]

Weasels?!

[NoMoreDelays]

Could you post the recipe please?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

If it's got meat in already you could just do it with some baked potatoes and a salad with a mustardy dressing. Otherwise, leave out the meat from the cauli cheese and have it with baked potatoes and sausages.