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Cheesy Gratiné de Chou-fleur (Cauliflower Gratin)

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Cheesy Gratiné de Chou-fleur (Cauliflower Gratin)

  1. Pasta Bakes & Gratins

Prep: 20 min • Cook: 30 min. A luxurious and warming gratin where tender cauliflower florets are baked in a creamy, nutmeg-spiced béchamel sauce, topped with bubbling Gruyère cheese. This classic French dish is perfect as a comforting side or a light main course, offering a delightful balance of earthy cauliflower and rich, cheesy goodness.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
30 min
Total time
50 min
Servings
6
Course
Side
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 pc cauliflower(medium head, about 2 pounds, cut into florets)
  • 3 cup milk(whole milk)
  • 4 tbsp butter(unsalted)
  • 4 tbsp flour(all-purpose)
  • 1 cup gruyère cheese(shredded, plus more for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg(freshly grated)
  • tsp salt(to taste; null)
  • tsp black pepper(freshly ground, to taste; null)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain well and set aside.

Béchamel Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and comes to a simmer.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Assembly and Baking

  1. Arrange the cooked cauliflower florets in the prepared baking dish.
  2. Pour the béchamel sauce evenly over the cauliflower.
  3. Sprinkle generously with additional shredded Gruyère cheese.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the gratin is bubbly and the cheese topping is golden brown.
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
6
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (6 servings)
Calories350.5 kcal140.2 kcal2,103 kcal
Protein15.2 g6.1 g91.2 g
Fat22.8 g9.1 g136.8 g
Carbs20.1 g8 g120.6 g

Tips

  • For extra flavor, roast the cauliflower with a drizzle of olive oil before adding to the gratin.
  • If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil until the cauliflower is heated through.
  • Serve hot as a side dish with roasted meats or as a vegetarian main course.

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