Grilled Cauliflower Melt

Cauliflower:
1 head cauliflower
1/4c extra-virgin olive oil
2t mustard powder
2t smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Honey Mustard:
1/4c yellow mustard
1T stone-ground mustard
1T honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Sandwich Build:
4T salted butter, at room temperature
8 slices sourdough bread
8oz cheese, shredded
2 pears, thinly sliced

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut off the cauliflower stem, then place the heat cut-side down and slice into 1/2-inch-thick steaks. Brush the cauliflower steaks with the spiced oil. Place them flat on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Carefully flip the cauliflower, return to the oven and roast until golden, another 10 to 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the yellow mustard, stone-ground mustard and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter on a griddle over medium- low heat. Spread some honey mustard on 4 pieces of bread; top each with some cheese, roasted cauliflower, sliced pears, more cheese and another piece of bread. Place 2 sandwiches on the griddle and cover with a metal bowl. Cook until golden and crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Add the remaining 2T butter to griddle and repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Serve with the remaining honey mustard.

Recipe by Jeff Mauro, courtesy of Food Network Magazine.