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White Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin
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White Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin

Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower florets cut from stalk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • Extra sage leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss cauliflower florets in olive oil and place on baking sheet.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in oven for 20 minutes.
  • In medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallots and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add flour, and stir well with shallots and garlic.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Slowly add cream followed by milk, stirring constantly.
  • Season with sage, nutmeg and salt and stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 20 minutes, until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Place roasted cauliflower in 9" baking dish. I used a 9" cast-iron skillet, but any similar size will work.
  • Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower evenly.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter, then sprinkle over baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until breadcrumbs are golden.
  • Optional: fry the sage leaves in oil. Do this by heating ~2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sage leaves and fry for 15-20 seconds, until they turn dark green. Remove from skillet immediately.
  • Top gratin with fried sage.