Best 6 Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Gratin Recipes

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Crispy roasted cauliflower gratin is a flavorful and visually appealing dish that combines the best of both worlds: the crispy texture of roasted cauliflower and the creamy, cheesy goodness of a gratin. This vegetarian dish is not only a delight to the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish and is sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

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CRISPY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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Go for a lower-carb option with this roasted cauliflower gratin. This cheesy, flavorful side dish works well during dinner or brunch!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, divided
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. drained KRAFT Prepared Horseradish
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
6 cups small cauliflower florets
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 2 min. or until hot and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Add mustard, horseradish and pepper; mix well. Cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add Italian* Five Cheese Blend; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cauliflower; stir until evenly coated.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Melt remaining butter in small skillet. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 min. or until golden brown. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese blend; bake 2 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

SWEET POTATO-CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH CRISPY SAGE LEAVES



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This potato gratin dish uses a lightened-up bechamel sauce, so you get the richness without the butter. And the fancy sage garnish couldn't be easier: All you need is 10 seconds to flash-fry the fresh leaves in some vegetable oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
20 fresh sage leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 head cauliflower, quartered and sliced 1/4-inch thick
Vegetable oil, for crisping sage

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and 1 cup water. Cook, whisking, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and the chopped sage. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour a third of the sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Arrange a third of the sweet potato and cauliflower slices along the bottom. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat twice with remaining sauce and vegetables. Cover dish with parchment-lined foil and bake until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, crisp sage leaves: Heat 1 inch vegetable oil in a small pot over medium-high heat until surface is shimmering slightly. Add a few leaves at a time (they'll bubble up) and cook until crisp, but still bright green, about 10 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Season with salt. Top gratin with leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 g, Cholesterol 6 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 135 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE



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Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare cauliflower, and I have always loved preparations that pair the vegetable with coriander seeds. I use coriander seeds and cinnamon to season the tomato sauce that I toss with the roasted cauliflower and sautéed red onions, then add a couple of eggs beaten with goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium-size head of cauliflower
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small or 1/2 large red onion, cut in half or quarters (if using a whole onion) lengthwise, then sliced thin across the grain
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 (14 8/10-ounce) can chopped tomatoes in juice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground
2 eggs
2 1/2 ounces soft goat cheese (about 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
2 to 3 teaspoon chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Cut away the bottom of the cauliflower stem and trim off leaves. Cut cauliflower into 1/3 inch thick slices, letting the florets on the edges fall off. Toss all of it, including the bits that have fallen away, with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring and flipping over the big slices after 8 minutes, until the slices are tender when pierced with a paring knife and the small florets are nicely browned. Remove from oven and cut large slices into smaller pieces. You should have about 2 cups. Transfer to a large bowl. Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
  • Oil a 1-1/2 to 2-quart baking dish or gratin. Heat remaining oil over medium heat in a medium-size skillet or a wide saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and thyme and continue to cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add tomatoes, cinnamon, ground coriander seeds, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down and the sauce is fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add to bowl with the cauliflower and stir everything together. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
  • Set aside 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese. Beat eggs, then add the remaining cheese and beat together until smooth. Pour over cauliflower mixture, making sure to scrape out every last bit with a rubber spatula. Dot top with small pieces of the remaining goat cheese and sprinkle on chives.
  • Bake 30 minutes, until top is beginning to brown in spots. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRISPY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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This healthy snack you can make ahead and have a container handy when you are on-the-go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 head cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt
Red chile flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle cauliflower florets with olive oil. Season with salt. Roast, turning occasionally, until golden brown and just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with red chili flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

CRISPY BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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-Elvera Dallman, Franklin, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cauliflowerets
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a saucepan with a small amount of water. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a small resealable plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Place cornflake crumbs in another resealable bag. Lightly beat egg whites in a shallow bowl. Toss the cauliflowerets one at a time in flour mixture, then roll in egg whites and coat with crumbs. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & LEEK GRATIN RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Roasted Cauliflower & Leek Gratin Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by pikassob

Number Of Ingredients 15

ROASTED VEGETABLES:
2 small heads of cauliflower, about 3 pounds untrimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large leek
GRATIN:
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 cups low fat milk
1/2 cup generoud parmesan, gruyere or manchengo
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
1 to 2 ounce ham, cut into baton shapes
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • ROASTED VEGETABLES: Cut cauliflower into florets that are 1 1/2 inches wide. In a large bowl, toss the florets with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and spread out on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender with just a bit of bite and browned. 35-40 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic after 20minutes. Cut leeks into 1-inch pieces and toss with remaining oil and salt. Spread out on another rimmed baking sheet and roast until crispy in some parts and soft throughout. About 15 minutes. You can do this ahead of time (hours in advance). GRATIN SAUCE: Melt butter over medium low heat. Whisk in flour and cook. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes, make sure that it doesn't brown. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer. Maintain the heat so that it is bubbling gently, stir often until the sauce thickens and the flour cooks. Add 1/3 of parmesan and stir until just melted. Remove from heat and season well with salt and pepper. Stir in mustard. When the vegetables are done, reduce the vegetable temperature to 350°F. Toss the vegetables with the ham and add to a pan. Pour sauce evenly over vegetables. Combine the breadcrumbs with the remaining cheese and sprinkle over the top. Roasting the leeks and cauliflower (which you can do well ahead) brings out deeper flavor and a crisp-around-the edges texture. Serve as a dish with roasted meat or as a main course with salad and bread. If you don't feel like making the white sauce, gently warm 1 1/2 cups in a saucepan until it bubbles around the edges then stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Pour it over the vegetables.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy. Avoid heads that have brown spots or bruises.
  • Roast the cauliflower before making the gratin: This will help to deepen the flavor of the cauliflower and give it a crispy texture.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in this dish, so don't skimp on quality. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as Gruyère, Cheddar, or Parmesan.
  • Don't overcook the gratin: The cauliflower should be tender but still have a slight crunch. Overcooking will make the cauliflower mushy.
  • Serve the gratin immediately: This dish is best served hot out of the oven. If you need to make it ahead of time, assemble the gratin and then refrigerate it. When you're ready to serve, bake the gratin according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its crispy roasted cauliflower, creamy cheese sauce, and flavorful breadcrumb topping, this gratin is sure to please everyone at the table.

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