“Creamy Baked Cauliflower Gratin: 5-Star Comfort Food Magic”
A rich and creamy baked cauliflower gratin with a golden cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam cauliflower florets for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Arrange cauliflower in a baking dish. Pour cheese sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the sauce.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use fresh cauliflower for the best texture.
- Substitute gluten-free flour if needed.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg