Side Dishes

Cauliflower Gratin

An unsung hero of the holiday table, cauliflower can be a creamy substitute for potatoes au gratin. Try this cauliflower dish, rich with gruyere, butter, and breadcrumbs, to add interest to your sides.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Servings

8

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound head of cauliflower, cut into large florets (about 4 ½ cups)
  • 4 Tablespoons Challenge Dairy Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup gruyere, grated and divided (can substitute sharp cheddar or gouda)
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs

Directions

  • 1
    Preheat the over to 400º F.
  • 2
    Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • 3
    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add in 2 Tablespoons of flour and whisk, stirring constantly, until it just begins to brown, about 1 minute.
  • 4
    Whisk in the milk, salt, garlic and onion powder and pepper until smooth. Once mixture begins to boil, stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • 5
    Remove the sauce from the heat and mix in half of the cheese until smooth.
  • 6
    Spread ⅓ of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. Place the drained cauliflower into the dish and then pour the remaining sauce on top.
  • 7
    Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and top with bread crumbs.
  • 8
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot.