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Cauliflower Gratin with Garlic and Sage

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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

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast until tender and golden.
  3. Sauté the onion in olive oil until tender, then add garlic and sage, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Make the béchamel sauce by melting butter, stirring in flour, and gradually adding hot milk until thickened. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper, and cheese.
  5. Combine roasted cauliflower with the béchamel sauce and sautéed onion mixture.
  6. 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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