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Creamy Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon
It is filled with tender cauliflower and bacon in a cheesy sauce that is topped with bread crumbs. This will be the hit of the dinner table!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups cauliflower florets about 1 medium head
- ½ pound chopped bacon
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ¼ cup grated gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Steam or boil 4-5 cups cauliflower florets until just tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and place the florets in a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a medium-sized skillet add ½ pound chopped bacon. Cook until crisp and sprinkle on top of the cauliflower in the casserole dish.
- Returning to the same skillet add 5 tablespoons unsalted butter and melt over medium heat. Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour and cook about a minute until it thickens.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, 1 ¼ cup grated gruyere cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened. Pour evenly over the cauliflower and bacon.
- Top the sauce with ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Combine 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter and ¼ cup bread crumbs in a small bowl and sprinkle over on top of the parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown at the top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1016mg
(42%)
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
848IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
458mg
(46%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1016mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 848IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 458mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.