Cauliflower gratin is a healthy, creamy dinner option that will leave your taste buds tantalized. This simple recipe combines healthy cauliflower with cream, cheese, herbs, and spices - talk about being both healthy and delicious!
If you've never made it before don't worry because it's an easy recipe to follow - one you'll fall in love with after the first bite! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, creamy cauliflower gratin has something for everyone. So give it a try today and start savoring healthy flavor!
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin makes a tasty healthy addition to any meal.
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin is a healthy alternative to your typical dinner recipes, as it's low in fat and rich in healthy vitamins. This delicious dish combines all the irresistible flavors of cheese and cream, while still offering health benefits. Whether entertaining guests or just treating yourself, Creamy Cauliflower Gratin makes a tasty healthy addition to any meal. Plus, it's so easy to make that you'll be serving it up in no time! Who said healthy had to be boring?
This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
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Ingredients needed for making Creamy Cauliflower Gratin
- 1 t extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 2 T butter
- 2 T all-purpose flour
- 1 c milk
- ¼ c heavy cream
- 1-½ c fontina cheese, shredded
- ½ c parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ c fresh Italian leaf parsley, chopped
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions for making Creamy Cauliflower Gratin
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a large casserole dish with olive oil.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Par-boil the cauliflower for 3 minutes. Drain and return to the warm pot to let the steam dry some of the moisture from the cauliflower. Gently pat dry to remove any remaining moisture.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. This removes the raw taste from the flour.
- Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Turn off the heat and add fontina. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.
- Place the cauliflower florets in the prepared casserole dish. Pour the fontina béchamel all over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and place in oven to bake for 20 minutes or until nicely browned and bubbly on top.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Variations
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin is a delicious, nourishing dinner recipe with variations to suit any appetite! Start by blanching or steaming your cauliflower to the desired texture - soft or crunchy - and then finish in a creamy mixture of cheese, cream, vegetable stock and garlic. You can get creative with variations to elevate this comforting classic, such as swapping out the Parmesan cheese for a blend of Gruyere and Gouda; adding button mushrooms or leeks for earthy flavor; infusing herbs such as rosemary, thyme and parsley; spicing it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper; or adding canned tuna for additional protein. Make Creamy Cauliflower Gratin your next crowd-pleasing meal!
Storage
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin could be a great dinner to serve a crowd - but have you ever wondered how long it can last in the fridge? Don't worry, there's good news! This delicious dish can be stored in an airtight container and kept refrigerated for up to 5 days. That means you can make your recipe ahead of time and store it without sacrificing any of its creamy goodness. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or simply looking for a dish that will keep longer, Creamy Cauliflower Gratin is sure to hit the spot.
Top tip
If you're looking to break away from your typical dinner routine, Creamy Cauliflower Gratin is the perfect recipe to try out! This top-tier dish will have you wondering why you haven't made it before. For starters, always opt for full fat cream cheese for added creaminess. Additionally, top off your dish with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese for cheesy flavor. Finally, don't skimp on the seasoning; freshly cracked black pepper and garlic powder are essential components to bringing out all the layers of flavor in this delicious recipe. Why wait any longer? Get your ingredients ready and make this creamy gratin today!
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin is a healthy alternative to your typical dinner recipes, as it's low in fat and rich in healthy vitamins.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
1 t extra virgin olive oil
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 T butter
2 T all-purpose flour
1 c milk
¼ c heavy cream
1-½ c fontina cheese, shredded
½ c parmesan cheese, shredded
½ c fresh Italian leaf parsley, chopped
salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a large casserole dish with olive oil.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Par-boil the cauliflower for 3 minutes. Drain and return to the warm pot to let the steam dry some of the moisture from the cauliflower. Gently pat dry to remove any remaining moisture.
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Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. This removes the raw taste from the flour.
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Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream and continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
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Turn off the heat and add fontina. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.
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Place the cauliflower florets in the prepared casserole dish. Pour the fontina béchamel all over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and place in oven to bake 20 minutes or until nicely browned and bubbly on top.
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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 mins
