Cauliflower Au Gratin
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Cauliflower Au Gratin
Description
The Cauliflower Au Gratin recipe begins by tossing bite-sized cauliflower florets with olive oil and roasting them until fork tender with slight caramelization. Meanwhile, a cheese sauce is prepared by making a roux of butter and flour, then whisking in milk and cooking until thickened. Sharp cheddar and gruyere cheeses are incorporated to create a smooth, rich béchamel.
The roasted cauliflower is combined with the cheese sauce and transferred to a casserole dish. Additional shredded cheese tops the dish and it’s baked until heated through. A final broil briefly adds a lightly browned, golden crust that adds texture and visual appeal.
This recipe lends a creamy and cheesy character to the naturally mild cauliflower, making it rich and satisfying. It complements roasted meats or can stand alone for a vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 8 cups cauliflower about 2-3 lbs, florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese sharp, shredded and divided
- 1 1/3 cup gruyere cheese or additional cheddar, or swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rinse cauliflower and cut into bite-sized florets. Toss with olive oil.
- Place on a baking sheet and roast 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
- While cauliflower is roasting, melt butter in a saucepan. Once melted, whisk in flour until smooth and let cook for 1 minute. Add the milk a little at a time while whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Stir in salt and black pepper. Add in 1 cup guyere cheese and half the cheddar cheese. Whisk until smooth.
- Toss cheese mixture with roasted cauliflower and place in a 2 qt casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
- Then Broil 1-2 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 417IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 333mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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