Cauliflower Au Gratin

 Cauliflower Au Gratin is a great alternative for those who cannot eat nightshades.

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 heads cauliflower, cored and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup 1% milk
  • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

Servings: 8

262 calories; 16 g fat; 8 g saturated fat; 40 mg cholesterol; 369 mg sodium; 20 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 11 g protein

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. In a large pot, steam cauliflower for 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in a medium sized sauce pan.
  5. Add flour and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
  8. Add cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir until smooth.
  9. Stir in cauliflower and transfer to a baking dish.
  10. Combine bread crumbs, parsley and olive oil and sprinkle over the top of cauliflower.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.