Cauliflower au Gratin is a creamy, healthy, and easy Thanksgiving Side dish that you can make in the last minute. You can even make this ahead of time and serve it hot when the guests arrive.
In a sheet pan place cauliflower florets. Toss them with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Place cauliflower florets in a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until tender.
Make Sauce
While Cauliflower is roasting in the oven, make sauce. Melt some butter in a pan.
Add freshly minced cloves of garlic and toss until fragrant.
Whisk in flour and cook until smooth for 1-minute. Pour milk slowly and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth.
Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy. Stir in cream cheese, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, and Dijon Mustard. Whisk until smooth.
Add ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Whisk until cheese melts.
Bake
Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a 2qt casserole dish. Toss the cheese sauce over cauliflower. Top with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until bubbly.Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese turns brown.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower au Gratin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 324mg14%
Potassium 464mg13%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 951IU19%
Vitamin C 56mg68%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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