I love vegetables.
Is that too descriptive? One might think so…until one tries to make this cauliflower gratin. Then one might be changing one’s mind!
Yep, he’s a Texas boy all the way!
I promised him many times over and over again that he would really enjoy the cauliflower this way too…I mean covered in buttery onions and topped with bread crumbs and Swiss cheese? Who wouldn’t love that? I had a point to prove…and the verdict? He went back for seconds and ate leftovers the next day. I guarantee this is a big deal because my man doesn’t enjoy leftovers as much as I do…but that’s what he wanted to eat!
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 onion, sliced thinly
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk (I used cow’s milk, although you could use unsweetened almond milk and it would be great)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- dash of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (I used panko because it’s what I had on hand)
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a large pot melt the butter and add the onions. You’re going to want to slowly cook these bad boys for about 10 minutes or so over medium low heat until they’re completely translucent. Add in the cauliflower and cook for another 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir til it’s completely combined with the vegetables. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring until everything is combined. Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and let the mixture thicken until it coats the back of a spoon. Pour into a greased pan (I used a pie plate – use whatever you like that’s about that size). In a small bowl toss together the breadcrumbs and grated cheese and then sprinkle evenly over the top of the gratin. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and the top is golden brown. If after 20 minutes it’s bubbly but not golden, turn on the broiler to achieve the crunch and color. Serve hot!
This does look good. GREG
Oh my goooooodness…this looks something very good!! I love cauliflower and never make it. Partly because right now its like $7 a head in Vancouver and the other because I forget about it! Strange, right??
This looks great!!
xxoo
Like you I totally love cauliflower – raw or cooked, cheese or no cheese! This recipe looks awesome.
This sounds perfectly comfy and cozy….marking to make soon!
This looks so comforting! Perfect for a cold rainy fall day, can’t wait to try it!
That looks wonderful. I think nutmeg is totally underrated.
This is perfect- I already have all the ingredients at home- can’t wait to make it tonight!
I just picked up a head of cauliflower today! This recipe looks fantastic!
This is genius! I love potatoes au gratin, but I’m always looking for something a bit lighter than that (without cutting the butter of course!) Bookmarked!
I haven’t had cauliflower in too long because Peter hates it. I think I need to just make this and not tell him it’s cauliflower until he takes a bite and falls in love. 🙂
I have been wanting to make something like this for while! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
I LOVE cauliflower, but I always just seem to be roasting it. I need to try some new adventurous cauli-recipes….like this one 🙂
Cauliflower is one of the few vegetables I need to doctor up to enjoy. This seems like a good a way as any! 😉