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Cauliflower au Gratin

Cauliflower au Gratin is baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce that is easy enough as an everyday side dish but fancy enough to serve at the holidays.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 Tablespoons butter cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 c. Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through the baking.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk until combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. This will take 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, dry mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Mix until the cheese has melted and the mixture is well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour 1 cup of the cheese sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Top with the roasted cauliflower. Top with remaining cheese sauce.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and serve hot.

Notes

Recipe from Taste of Home, December/January 2021

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 476mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g