Name: Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower; 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 2 cup(s) milk; 1/2 cup(s) grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano; 1/2 cup(s) shredded asiago or fontina cheese; 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup(s) plain panko bread crumbs; 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp black pepper

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Last Updated on September 14, 2023

Cauliflower gratin is an easy side dish that pairs well with any protein. The cauliflower in this dish is blanketed with a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a crisp panko topping and baked until golden brown and bubbly.

Side Dish

New American

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

head of cauliflower

1 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

flour

2 cup(s)

milk

1/2 cup(s)

grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano

1/2 cup(s)

shredded asiago or fontina cheese

1/2 tsp

freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 cup(s)

plain panko bread crumbs

1-2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp

black pepper

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Directions 8 steps | 50 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the outer green leaves and core of the cauliflower. Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the cauliflower for 5-7 minutes. Place the blanched cauliflower in a lasagna pan.

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe: Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the cauliflower for 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Make your béchamel sauce. In a pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour. Continuously stir for 3-4 minutes until the mixture bubbles and turns into a golden paste.

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe: Make your béchamel sauce.

Step 4

Pour in the milk and whisk for another 7-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency. Fold in the cheeses and the nutmeg. Set aside.