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cauliflower gratin

French Cauliflower gratin dauphinoise

Make this cheesy cauliflower gratin quickly in the oven, with this easy recipe that makes a healthy and wonderful dinner.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 583 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of chopped cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups of chopped bacon lardons or pancetta
  • 1/2 cup of shredded cheese eg. cheddar, gruyere, emmental, etc.
  • 1/2 cup of chopped mozzarella (approx 125g)
  • 1 cup of heavy cream or crème fraiche

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
  • pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Chop the bacon into small slices and the cauliflower into small florets.
  • Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
  • In a large casserole dish, add the cauliflower and bacon and add the all the spices on top, along with the cream. (Do not add the cheese.)
  • Lightly mix so that the spices cover the cauliflower florets and sausages.
  • Place the casserole in the oven for about 35 minutes.
  • Take the tray carefully out of the oven, and add in the cheese on top.
  • Place the casserole dish back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes or until the cheese looks melted.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 917mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.