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Creamy Cauliflower Gratin with Cheese and Herbs - Baked Bree.

Cauliflower Gratin

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 267 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender but firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
  • Stir in flour, salt, onion powder, nutmeg, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and half of the Gruyère and Parmesan cheese until melted.
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  • Place cauliflower in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with remaining Gruyère, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs.
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  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 590mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Cauliflower Gratin
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