February 20 2017
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin
How to prepare the Cauliflower Gratin.
This cheesy and delicious French recipe, is a perfect vegetarian dish to be loved by the whole family.
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Ingredients
• 2 small heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. whole milk
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
• 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 c. Sliced scallions
Cooking Method
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch cauliflower, 2 minutes. Drain and squeeze cauliflower of water.
• Make cheese sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and stir until golden, 2 minutes. Add milk and bring to a low simmer and
add cream cheese, whisking until combined. Stir in 1 cup cheddar until melted and season with salt and pepper.
• In a casserole dish, add drained cauliflower. Pour over cheese sauce and stir until combined. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon each cooked bacon and scallions until combined, then top
with remaining Cheddar, and scallions.
• Bake until cauliflower is tender and cheese is bubbly and thickened, 30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly, then serve.
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