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Creamy cauliflower gratin with fresh herbs.
Cauliflower in cream sauce, fresh parsley, crispy crumbs.

Cauliflower Gratin with Cream Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
Creamy cauliflower is a side dish that stands as a main. Neutral cauliflower is elevated by buttery cream sauce (Béchamel style) and melted cheese.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Break cauliflower into florets, boil in salted water until crisp-tender (6-8 mins), drain well.

Tip: Don't overcook, it softens more in oven.
2 ✓

Make sauce: melt butter, stir in flour (don't brown), whisk in cream. Thicken.

Tip: Quick béchamel.
3 ✓

Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg. Mix with cauliflower, pour into dish.

Tip: Nutmeg highlights creaminess.
4 ✓

Top with cheese, bake at 400°F (200°C) until bubbly (10-15 mins).

Tip: Browned cheese adds flavor.

Recipe FAQ

Sauce too watery?
Cauliflower releases water. Drain well after boiling!
Which cheese?
Melting cheese: Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyère.

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower (medium)
  • 0.75 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp White Pepper
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 3.5 oz Shredded Cheese