Cauliflower Gratin with Garlic and Sage
Ingredients
The cauliflower
-
2
medium
cauliflower heads
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil for drizzling
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
½
teaspoon
pepper
The sauté
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil or butter
-
1
onion
diced
-
6–8
cloves
garlic
-
2
tablespoons
fresh chopped sage
The béchamel sauce
-
2
tablespoons
butter
-
3
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
-
2
cups
milk, hot
-
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
¼
teaspoon
white pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
-
¼
cup
grated gruyere cheese
-
¼
cup
grated Parmesan or pecorino
Optional additions
-
¼
cup
crispy bacon bits
-
¼
cup
vegan bacon bits
-
to taste
bread crumb topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast until tender and golden.
- Sauté the onion in olive oil until tender, then add garlic and sage, cooking until fragrant.
- Make the béchamel sauce by melting butter, stirring in flour, and gradually adding hot milk until thickened. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper, and cheese.
- Combine roasted cauliflower with the béchamel sauce and sautéed onion mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with optional breadcrumbs and bacon if desired, and bake at 375°F until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6-8
Calories
211
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
24g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
371.4mg
Cholesterol
26.8mg
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