Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Cauliflower au Gratin recipe. Perfectly steamed cauliflower coated in a luscious cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb crust. A delicious side dish that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Topping:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Steam or boil cauliflower florets until tender; then, drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cauliflower with cheese sauce and transfer to the baking dish.
- Add Topping: Optionally, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of nutmeg in the cheese sauce.
- Try different cheeses like Gruyère for a unique taste.
- To make it gluten-free, use cornstarch and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
