Baked Cauliflower Gratin with Cheesy White Sauce

A practical dish made for easy, everyday cooking.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Cauliflower brings hearty texture and natural nourishment to the dish.
Creamy white sauce adds richness without heaviness.
Melted cheese creates a warm, comforting finish to the gratin.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Baked Cauliflower Gratin with Cheesy White Sauce

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Baked cauliflower gratin with cheesy white sauce. A simple plant-forward casserole with creamy texture and rich flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 336

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 large cauliflower cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons butter or plant-based butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk or plant-based milk
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Steam cauliflower florets for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
6. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Stir in half of the shredded cheese.
8. Place cauliflower in a baking dish and pour sauce over it.
9. Top with remaining cheese.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 849mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 104mgCalcium: 343mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Do not overcook cauliflower before baking
• Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting
• Let gratin rest briefly before serving

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