Cheesy cauliflower gratin that everyone will love today!
A delicious and creamy cheesy cauliflower gratin that is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam the cauliflower florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the steamed cauliflower to the cream mixture and stir to coat.
- Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for added crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg