Smoked Gruyere Cauliflower Gratin

Name: Smoked Gruyere Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 to 8 people
Ingredients: 2 medium heads cauliflower; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 1 ½ cups freshly grated smoked gruyere cheese; ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; kosher salt and pepper; 2 cups sourdough bread pieces; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard; fresh thyme

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6 to 8 people
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Smoked Gruyere Cauliflower Gratin

Kian Mendoza

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This cauliflower gratin is the perfect cozy side dish that goes with just about anything! Made with smoked gruyere cheese and crunchy dijon breadcrumbs, it's savory and decadent and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 ½ cups freshly grated smoked gruyere cheese
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
kosher salt and pepper
2 cups sourdough bread pieces
2 tablespoons Butter, melted
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
fresh thyme, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Place the cauliflower florets in a microwave safe bowl. Add ⅓ cup of water and cover the bowl. Microwave until the florets are fork tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the water from the cauliflower bowl. Place the florets in the baking dish.
Make the sauce! Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture smells nutty and fragrant. Stream in the milk while whisking the entire time. Cook for 5 minutes, whisking often, so the mixture can thicken.
Reduce the heat to low. Add in 1 cup of the grated gruyere and the parmesan. Stir until the cheese melts. Add in a pinch of salt and pepper and the nutmeg. Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper as needed.
Pour the sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.
To make the mustardy breadcrumbs, tear the bread into pieces. Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the dijon. Add the bread pieces and toss, cooking for a few minutes until the bread is toasted and golden. Sprinkle the bread pieces on top of the cauliflower dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden and bubbly and delicious. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve!