Best 7 Cauliflower Gruyere Bakes Recipes

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Cauliflower Gruyere Bakes: An explosion of flavors and textures await you in this culinary masterpiece, which artfully blends the earthy, slightly nutty flavor of cauliflower with the rich, nutty notes of Gruyère cheese. Embark on a flavor journey that begins with roasting the cauliflower to perfection, bringing out its natural sweetness. As the Gruyère cheese melts and bubbles, it creates a golden-brown crust that adds a delightful crunch to every bite. The creamy cheese sauce, infused with white wine, garlic, and a touch of Dijon mustard, elevates the dish to a new level of sophistication. Whether served as a main course or a hearty side dish, Cauliflower Gruyere Bakes promises to captivate taste buds and leave a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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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

1 (3-pound) head cauliflower, cut into large florets
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

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.

PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large head cauliflower
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the outer green leaves from the cauliflower and cut the head into florets, discarding the stems. Place the florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing once, until the cauliflower is tender and starts to brown. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and Gruyere and bake for 1 to 2 more minutes, just until the cheese melts. Season to taste and serve hot or warm.

GRUYèRE VEGETABLE BAKE



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Gold Medal® all-purpose flour provides a simple addition to this cheesy casserole made using broccoli, cauliflower and carrots - dinner ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded GruyFre or Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup soft whole wheat or white bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain vegetables as directed on package.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, onion powder and caraway seed. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in vegetables.
  • Place vegetable mixture in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon butter. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until crumbs are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg

CAULIFLOWER PARMIGIANA WITH GRUYERE SAUCE



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I took a favorite recipe from Allrecipes (cauliflower alla parmigiana) and tweaked it to create this recipe.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound cauliflower florets
⅛ cup diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup half-and-half
1 pinch truffle salt
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8x10-inch oval casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Cut the florets into slices and arrange in the baking dish. Scatter red bell pepper pieces on top.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour and whisk to create a paste. Pour in half-and-half, stirring to incorporate. Add 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese and truffle salt. Pour cheese sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle remaining cheese and panko on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 142.8 mg, Fat 48 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 29.3 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CURRIED GRUYERE CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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When you add a tasty cheese like Gruyere to cauliflower and spice it up with some curry powder, something magical happens. It makes you WANT to eat all your vegetables.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup minced onion
3 teaspoons Madras curry powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the inside of a medium baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender but still firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan until hot.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in hot milk and whisk constantly until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced onion, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Distribute cauliflower evenly on top. Pour remaining cheese sauce over the florets.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere with bread crumbs in a bowl. Sprinkle over the sauce and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 394.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CAULIFLOWER & GRUYERE BAKES



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A recipe found in an old Australian Good Taste magazine. You can use Jarsburg cheese if gruyere is not available. Frozen cauliflower works well for this recipe too. You can use a white onion in place of the leek if they are not available,Use a blended gluten-free flour and crumbs (or leave off the crumbs all-together) to make this gluten-free suitable.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1/2 kilo or just over a pound)
1 leek, pale section only, thinly sliced, washed, dried
100 g gruyere, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon plain flour or 1 tablespoon all-purpose gluten-free flour
250 ml milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs (packaged, use gluten-free if required)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°C
  • Cook cauliflower in a large pot o boiling salted water, until tender - about 5 minutes. Add the leek 1 minute before the end of cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the gruyere and flour in a small saucepan. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Spoon the cauliflower and leek mixture among four 250ml (1 cup) capacity ovenproof dishes or you can use one larger baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the gruyere sauce and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND GRUYERE GRATIN



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I got this from a local farmer up in MI years ago, Bills Fruit Stand. Really, just a road side summer stand. She, the wife had some recipes written on small index cards they handed out. She didn't add the parmesan, she added cheddar and I thought it didn't work well for my taste, so I tried a few others and came up with gruyere which I love with this. Swiss will work just fine too. My addition is fresh bread crumbs as well. She had a different recipe every week and they were always very fresh and good. I wish I kept more of them. Well this is a great side dish served with some grilled pork chops, or a roasted chicken is perfect for me. Add some baked or roasted sweet potatoes and it makes for a very comforting dinner.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 heads cauliflower (cut the stems off and reserve for the sauce. The heads or tips are to be used in the casserole)
2 cups heavy cream
2 shallots, fine chopped
1 cup gruyere, shredded (swiss will work just fine for this)
1 tablespoon Grey Poupon
1 1/2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (about 2 slices of fresh bread)
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Cauliflower -- Prepare your cauliflower, cut off the steams and rough chop the heads. Add the chopped cauliflower to a large bowl and set to the side.
  • Vegetables -- To a medium pot, add the butter and melt on medium heat. Add the shallots and cauliflower stems chopped and cook just 4-5 minutes until slightly soft. Then to that, add the cream, grey poupon, horseradish sauce, salt, pepper, rosemary and nutmeg and bring to medium heat and cook until the cauliflower is soft. Should take about 5-8 minutes on a slow boil or simmer.
  • Transfer to a blender or if you want you can use an immersion blender for this. Blend until smooth and well combined and the cauliflower stems are pureed.
  • Add the cream sauce to the cauliflower and combine well.
  • Topping -- Add the melted butter to the bread crumbs in a small bowl and mix well with 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
  • Baking -- In a 13x9" casserole or baking dish sprayed with pam or lightly greased add the cauliflower mixture and top with the grated cheese, and then top with the bread crumb mixture. Bake 400 for 20-30 minutes on the middle rack uncovered. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 458.1, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.1

Tips:

1. Choose the Right Cauliflower: Select a medium-sized head of cauliflower that is compact and has tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.

2. Cut the Cauliflower Properly: Cut the cauliflower into uniform florets. This will ensure even cooking.

3. Cook the Cauliflower Correctly: Blanch or steam the cauliflower florets until they are tender but still slightly firm. This will prevent them from becoming mushy in the casserole.

4. Use High-Quality Cheese: Gruyère cheese is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a Gruyère that is aged for at least 6 months.

5. Don't Overcook the Casserole: Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the cauliflower is tender. Overcooking will dry out the casserole and make the cauliflower tough.

6. Serve Immediately: Serve the casserole hot out of the oven. It is best enjoyed fresh, as the cheese will harden as it cools.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower Gruyère bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender cauliflower florets, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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