Cauliflower Au Gratin
Cauliflower au Gratin recipe is rich and creamy with a delicious cheese sauce. It is a healthy alternative to potatoes au gratin. Learn how to make this easy side dish.
Servings: 8
Cost: $8.45, $1.06 per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 cups cauliflower florets about 2-3 lbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded & divided
- 1 ⅓ cup Gruyere or swiss cheese shredded or additional cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets. Toss with the olive oil and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork-tender.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in the salt and black pepper. Add 1 cup of the Gruyere or Swiss cheese and half of the cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Toss the roasted cauliflower with the cheese sauce and transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining Gruyere or Swiss cheese and cheddar cheese. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg
