Description
Indulge in this luxurious Cauliflower Gratin, a creamy and cheesy baked side dish that is sure to impress. With a golden bubbly topping and a hint of nutmeg, this gratin is a delightful twist on a classic cauliflower recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blanch Cauliflower: Boil cauliflower florets for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and cream, season, and melt 1 cup Gruyère.
- Assemble Gratin: Place cauliflower in a baking dish, pour cheese sauce over, top with remaining cheeses and breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper or sautéed shallots to the cheese sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
