Cauliflower au gratin is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a perfect side dish for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal. The creamy cheese sauce, crispy breadcrumb topping, and tender cauliflower florets make this dish a favorite of many. There are many variations of cauliflower au gratin, but the basic ingredients and cooking method remain the same. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make cauliflower au gratin, as well as some tips and tricks for making the perfect dish.
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CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
A very simple recipe for cauliflower that everyone always loves (even those who say they 'hate' cauliflower change their minds after trying this).
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly butter a 13 X 9" pyrex baking dish and put in cauliflower.
- Season lightly with white pepper and sprinkle all the cheeses over.
- Beat the eggs into the half and half (you can also use 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 eggs and 1 tblsp cornflour as a sub). Pour over cauliflower-cheese mixture and top with buttered breadcrumbs.
- Bake in a 375F oven until lightly golden-brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- This is also super good at room temperature or cold.
- (Try it for breakfast!) Reheats well, so can be made in advance- just pour a couple of tablespoonfuls of cream (or milk) over for moisture.
CLASSIC CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Yummy, cheesy cauliflower. Very easy to make with a little kick.
Provided by janette
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Combine sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, melted butter, red pepper flakes, and salt in a baking dish. Mix in cauliflower. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 408.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Prep Ina Garten's recipe for Cauliflower Gratin from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network ahead as a creamy, cheesy vegetable side for a no-stress dinner party.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened. Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, and the Parmesan.
- Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish. Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere and sprinkle on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Butter a 1 1/2 quart gratin dish and set it aside.
- Make the sauce. In medium sauce pan, heat the milk with the onion, bay leaf, and thyme to just below the boiling point. Set aside. In another medium pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat, and then sift in the flour. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon in a figure-8 motion, until it lightens in color, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, bring a medium pot of water to a boil, season with salt, and add the cauliflower. Cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Arrange the cauliflower, florets-side up, in the buttered gratin dish.
- Strain the sauce and season it with a teaspoon salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne to taste. Whisk in the cheese, 1 tablespoon of the butter, and the Cognac until smooth, taking care not to over mix. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the butter to coat evenly. Sprinkle the top of the cauliflower with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the top of the cauliflower gratin is golden brown and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Cheesy cauliflower.
Provided by Amy Woessner
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture just starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually pour milk into mixture, whisking into a smooth sauce. Cook until just simmering.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in half the Cheddar cheese until melted; sprinkle with pepper and nutmeg.
- Place steamed cauliflower in the prepared baking dish; pour cheese sauce over cauliflower. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 249.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
RAINBOW CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
This recipe is sponsored by Birds Eye®. Your guests will ooh and ahh at the rainbow of colors peeking through the blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs in this gorgeous gratin. Purple, orange, green and white cauliflower along with green beans are layered with a cheesy white sauce and then topped with breadcrumbs (and more cheese!). Bake until bubbling for an irresistible upgrade to your typical green bean casserole.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook the cauliflower and green beans according to the package directions. Transfer to a colander to drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until bubbling all over, about 1 minute. While whisking continuously, slowly add the milk and continue to cook until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes more. Whisk in 1 cup of the Cheddar, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper until smooth.
- Place half of the cauliflower and green beans in the bottom of a 7-by-11-inch or other 2-quart baking dish, then pour over half of the cheese sauce. Top with the remaining cauliflower and green beans, then the remaining cheese sauce, making sure the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, then mix in the breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the gratin. Bake until the top is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling at the edges, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
MASHED CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Unless someone tells you, you might not know you're eating cauliflower. Even my grandchildren love this buttery, cheesy, creamy dish that tastes like mashed potatoes. -Sandie Parker, Elk Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until very tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Mash cauliflower; stir in cheeses, cubed butter and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated; sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and topping is golden brown, 40-50 minutes. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
This classic is perfect to serve at Thanksgiving but easy enough for any night. It goes well with seared pork chops, meatloaf, and lamb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, heavy cream, flour, and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over cauliflower. Dot with butter and bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown and cauliflower is tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Cauliflower gratin is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It's so creamy and delicious that even the kids will ask for seconds! If you like a little crunch, sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top for the last five minutes in the oven. - Mary Zinchiak, Boardman, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Bake 8 minutes. Stir; bake until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 7-8 minutes longer., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in next 6 ingredients and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. , Pour ¾ cup cheese sauce into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cauliflower and remaining cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. If desired, top with chopped fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EASY CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Creamy side dish.
Provided by Sue Cantrell
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine cauliflower and Alfredo sauce in a 9-inch square baking dish; top with bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1139.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
LORI'S CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
I love cauliflower and this is one of my favorite recipes. I have been making it for years. The horseradish makes it special. I always add the full 2 tablespoons.
Provided by Lori
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop cauliflower stems into small pieces. Measure out 1/2 cup of cauliflower florets and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook uncovered until crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Toss with Parmesan cheese and chives.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add reserved stems and chopped florets, shallot, and garlic; cook and stir until tender but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until broth evaporates completely, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet and puree mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in horseradish, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a baking dish and add blanched florets; toss to coat evenly with cream mixture. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons heavy cream and top with Gruyere cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 260.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Cauliflower and cabbage meet up in this soufflelike casserole that's both warm and comforting while feeling light and virtuous.
Provided by Trine Hahnemann
Categories Winter Thanksgiving Christmas Soufflé/Meringue Casserole/Gratin Cauliflower Cabbage Egg Milk/Cream Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the cauliflower into chunks and the cabbage into large pieces. Boil both in the measured, salted water for about 2 minutes. Drain over a bowl, reserving the cooking liquid.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
- Melt the 50g (3½ tbsp) butter in a saucepan over a medium-low heat and stir in the flour, mixing it into a smooth roux. Now start adding the reserved vegetable cooking water, little by little, stirring after each addition until all the lumps have gone, then add the milk in the same way. When it has all been added, season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
- Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool a little. Then add the egg yolks and stir again. Fold in the cauliflower and cabbage.
- In a separate, scrupulously clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff, then fold into the cauliflower mixture and season once more with salt and pepper.
- Butter a large ovenproof dish or cake tin with the 1 tsp of butter and sprinkle the buttered inside evenly with some of the breadcrumbs. Spoon in the cauliflower mixture, cover with the remaining breadcrumbs, then place small dots of butter evenly on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then serve.
EASY CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
With all the richness of a traditional potato gratin, this vegetable rendition is just as satisfying, but it's healthier.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread and Parmesan. Pulse until coarse crumbs form, about 3 to 4 times; set aside.
- In a large saucepan with a lid, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in milk.
- Add cauliflower, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in Gruyere.
- Pour mixture into a 2-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Cover with aluminum foil; bake until cauliflower is easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Serve.
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask for the recipe. Sometimes I'll substitute broccoli for all or half the cauliflower, and the green veggie tastes just as good! -Jacki Ricci, Ely, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add ham and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower, and cook just until crisp-tender. Combine cream and flour; stir into skillet, and blend well. Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. , Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 32g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Add something crusty to your family's Italian cuisine night. Serve cauliflower flavored with spices herbs and three types of cheese - a side dish that's ready in 40 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Separate cauliflower into florets. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling. Add cauliflower, onion and lemon juice; cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer about 6 minutes or until cauliflower is just tender. Drain.
- Heat oven to 425°F. In ungreased 9-inch square pan, mix oil, garlic and parsley. Heat uncovered in oven 5 minutes. Spread cauliflower and onion in pan; sprinkle with pepper and cheeses.
- Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and forms a golden brown crust.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
This is a different way to prepare cauliflower that is very tasty. I had this dish at a neighbor's barbecue and had to have the recipe.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Cauliflower
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam cauliflower for 10 minutes.
- Simmer next 4 ingredients for 5 minutes and then add seasonings.
- Combine cauliflower and sauce in baking dish.
- Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake 15 minutes at 375°.
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size, with no blemishes or bruises.
- Cut the cauliflower into even florets: This will help them cook evenly.
- Steam the cauliflower: Steaming the cauliflower before baking it will help it retain its nutrients and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Make a flavorful cheese sauce: The cheese sauce is what makes cauliflower au gratin so delicious. Be sure to use a good quality cheese and season it well.
- Top with bread crumbs: The bread crumbs will add a crispy texture to the casserole.
- Bake until golden brown: Cauliflower au gratin is done baking when the cheese sauce is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower au gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy cheese sauce, crispy bread crumbs, and tender cauliflower, cauliflower au gratin is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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