5 from 39 votes
Easy Baked Cauliflower Gratin
This baked Cauliflower Gratin is an easy, cheesy, make-ahead side dish that's great for serving a crowd. A perfect recipe for the holidays!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
7
servings
Calories:
296 kcal
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 cauliflower trimmed and cut into florets (about 2 ½ lbs or 6-7 heaping cups, large head
- 3 tablespoons butter plus more for greasing the dish
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups water reserved cooking water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg fresh
- 6 ounces gruyere cheese grated (about 3 cups), divided
For the Topping:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Notes
- *Use about 2 ½ lbs or 7 cups of frozen cauliflower.
- Be careful not to overcook the cauliflower while boiling, it should still be slightly firm or al dente. The time will depend on the size of your florets - check them every minute or so with a fork.
- It's really important that the cauliflower is drained very well and does not have a lot of extra liquid before adding to the cheese sauce or it will be watery.
- Use a deep dish pie plate or cast iron skillet in place of a casserole dish if desired.
- This cauliflower gratin can be made entirely in advance. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven covered for about 15 minutes, then remove the cover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbling around the sides.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
1021mg
(43%)
Potassium
306mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
669IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1021mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 669IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.