Cauliflower Gratin- Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Gratin

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water + cornstarch thickens the sauce.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Cut the cauliflower into small pieces.

Boil water and part cook the cauliflower until still firm, then drain and set aside.

Render the chopped bacon in a pan until crispy, then remove and drain the fat, setting it aside.

In the same pan, add diced white onions and half a stick of butter, cooking until softened.

Add flour to the onions to make a roux, then gradually whisk in the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.

Slowly add the grated cheeses into the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.

Prepare the breadcrumb topping by mixing panko breadcrumbs, powdered parmesan, garlic powder, dried italian herbs, paprika, salt, and melted butter in a bowl.

Brush a baking dish with pan coating and layer the ingredients: start with the cauliflower, then pour the cheese sauce over it, and finally sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.

Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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