4.8 from 51 votes
Cauliflower Gratin
Cauliflower Gratin features tender cauliflower florets simmered briefly and combined with a creamy cheese sauce made from onion, garlic, almond milk, and melted Gruyere and Parmesan. Topped with grated cheese and breadcrumbs, then baked until bubbly and golden, it offers a satisfying creamy and slightly crispy texture with mild garlic and nutmeg notes. This dish serves well as a hearty vegetable side.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
266 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower cut into medium florets (about 8 cups, large head
- 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
- ¼ cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoons black pepper ground
- Pinch nutmeg optional
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
- 1 cup gruyere cheese divided, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese divided, shredded
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs or almond meal
- parsley for serving, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 8x11 or 9x13 casserole dish.
- Chop cauliflower into florets and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the cauliflower and heat until water is boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, but still firm (about 4-5 minutes). Drain, pat dry and set aside.
- While cauliflower is cooking, add butter to a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Slowly add almond milk and bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth and thick,
- Remove from heat and add ¾ cup gruyere cheese and ¼ cup parmesan, mixing until fully melted and smooth.
- Add cauliflower to prepared baking dish then pour sauce evenly over cauliflower.
- Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs or almond meal.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and top begins to brown. Broil for 2-3 min to brown the top more.
- Let cool for a few minutes then serve warm topped with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat the gratin gently on the stovetop, in the oven, or microwave to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 recipe
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
550mg
(23%)
Potassium
489mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.