Description
A creamy and cheesy cauliflower gratin with Gruyère cheese, perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Cook until thickened.
- Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Place cauliflower in a baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over it.
- Sprinkle remaining Gruyère cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyère with another cheese like cheddar or Swiss.
- For a crispier top, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg