Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Gratin
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 322kcal
When you bake cauliflower in cheese, it becomes comfort food. Did you know that? Try this Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Gratin; it's sure to change your mind!
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Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the cauliflower, salt, pepper, and oil to a large bowl. Toss well to coat.
- Transfer cauliflower to a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, turning at the halfway point.
- In the meantime, add 3 tablespoons of the butter to a large sauce pan, and over medium heat, bring the butter to a light bubble and whisk in the flour. Cook the flour for 3-4 minutes in the butter.
- Add the milk and continue to whisk until sauce has thickened - about 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add the nutmeg and cheese. Whisk into the sauce until cheese has melted.
- Transfer the roasted cauliflower to the sauce pan and gently stir to incorporate into the sauce mixture.
- Pour the cauliflower and sauce into a baking dish. Top with the panko and dot with the remaining two tablespoons of butter.
- Bake for 20 minutes. If you prefer a crispier top, broil for a minute or two after the gratin has finished baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 67.5mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1.1mg