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Cauliflower au Gratin
Easy cheesy cauliflower au gratin is a such simple yet elegant side dish. It is cauliflower smothered in cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs. Yum!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 40 ounces cauliflower cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs regular or panko
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
Prep the Cauliflower
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil or steam cauliflower florets in a pot of salted water until they are tender but not mushy, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Cup of Yum
Make the Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Gradually whisk in the milk and keep stirring to avoid lumps. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Transfer
- Add the cheese sauce to the cauliflower florets and gently mix until they are well-coated. Transfer this mixture to a greased baking dish.
Top and Bake
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this over the cauliflower mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- What to do with leftovers
- Enjoy leftovers for up to 4 days! Keep them stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Substitutions/Additions
- Bulk it up with even more veggies! Add in some diced carrots, broccoli florets, zucchini, or onions.
- As mentioned earlier, use whatever cheese you've got. You can replace the cheddar with gruyere cheese, Swiss cheese, or a combination of cheddar and one other.
- Toss in some bacon crumbles, diced ham, or shredded chicken for protein.
- Make it gluten-free by swapping the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
723mg
(30%)
Potassium
610mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
743IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
425mg
(43%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 743IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 425mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.