Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin

Caulifower gratin is a great side dish to substitute for starchy potatoes gratin. The cauliflower gets steamed, then mixed into a cheesy cream sauce. It is topped off by a mix of breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and parsley; then baked for 25 minutes. This dish is so tasty, you’ll consider this the main course over the protein you serve it with.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: how to make, side dish, signature dishes, vegetables, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • steamer basket

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Breadcrumb Topping

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Bring a steamer pot to a boil with 2” of water. Add in the cauliflower. Cover and steam for 6 minutes. Drain a set aside.
  • Bring 3/4 cup of milk to a slight boil.
  • Whisk the remaining milk with the flour and pour in the hot milk. Reduce the temperature to low and whisk until a thickened cream sauce appears. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk in the cream cheese and parmesan. Turn off the heat.
  • Stir in the steamed cauliflower.
  • Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumb topping ingredients.
  • Place the breadcrumbs over the cauliflower. Put in a 400° preheated oven for 25 minutes.