Healthy Thanksgiving Part 2: Cauliflower Au Gratin
18 Nov 2020 by Ted Escobedo
3 min read
This recipe for Cauliflower Au Gratin by delish.com is a creamy and healthier alternative to potatoes any day of the week but Thanksgiving seems like a great day to serve them up.
Yields: 6 servings
Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins
Total Time: 0 hours 55 mins
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower
2 tbsp. butter, plus more for pan
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp.all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. whole milk
2 c. shredded Gruyère, divided
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
2 tsp freshly chopped thyme
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 375° and butter a medium casserole dish. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook cauliflower for 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain, then lay cauliflower out on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to let dry completely. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook until flour is golden and starts to bubble, about 1 minute more. Add milk slowly and stir until mixture comes to a simmer. Boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Turn off heat and add 1 cup Gruyère, Parmesan, and thyme. Stir until cheese has melted, then season with salt and pepper. Add about half the cauliflower to prepared pan, then pour in half of the cream mixture. Repeat with remaining cauliflower and cream, then top with remaining 1 cup of Gruyère. Bake until bubbly and golden on top, about 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
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