Easy Cauliflower Gratin

Name: Easy Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons butter; 0.333 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (1 cup)

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By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on August 6, 2019

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

4

With all the richness of a traditional potato gratin, this vegetable rendition is just as satisfying, but it's healthier.

Ingredients

3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (1 cup)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread and Parmesan. Pulse until coarse crumbs form, about 3 to 4 times; set aside.
In a large saucepan with a lid, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in milk.
Add cauliflower, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in Gruyere.
Pour mixture into a 2-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Cover with aluminum foil; bake until cauliflower is easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Serve.

Cook's Notes

Rich in vitamin C, cauliflower is a good source of folate and vitamin B6.