Gratin cauliflower is a delicious and easy to prepare recipe. It combines the soft texture of cauliflower with a creamy sauce and gratinated cheese on top.
Gratinated Cauliflower
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesHere is the basic recipe for making gratinated cauliflower:
Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons wheat flour
2 cups of milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other cheese of your choice)
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutmeg (optional) for seasoning
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Wash the cauliflower well and cut it into smaller florets.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
Add cauliflower florets and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender but still firm.
Drain the water and reserve the cooked cauliflower. - In another pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the wheat flour and stir constantly until a homogeneous paste is formed, this is called a “roux”. - Gradually add the milk to the roux mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. - Season the sauce with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, if you like.
- Turn off the heat and stir ¾ cup grated cheese into the sauce.
Stir until the cheese is fully incorporated into the sauce. - In a refractory or baking dish, arrange the cooked cauliflower florets.
- Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the cauliflower, covering it evenly.
- Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese on top.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
