Roasted Cauliflower Au Gratin

Roasted Cauliflower Au Gratin

from feelgoodfoodie.net
60 min
6 servings

This cauliflower au gratin recipe uses roasted cauliflower and is topped with a creamy Gruyere cheese sauce and panko for some crunch!

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated Gruyere (divided)
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Place the cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast in the oven for 20 minutes, turning at the halfway point.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until well blended. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, season with nutmeg and mix in half the cheese.

  5. 5

    Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8x11 baking dish. Place the roasted cauliflower on top and then pour the rest of the sauce evenly on top. Sprinkle the remaining half of the grated cheese and bread crumbs on top, alternating between them to form layers.

  6. 6

    Lower the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is browned and bubbly.