Cauliflower Gratin
Cauliflower Gratin
Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons Fustini's Herbs de Provence olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- chopped fresh thyme, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°,. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Bake 8 minutes. Stir, bake until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 7-8 minutes longer.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, onion powder, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
- Pour 3/4 cup cheese sauce into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cauliflower and remaining cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. If desired, top with chopped fresh thyme.
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