Cauliflower au Gratin
This cauliflower au gratin recipe is baked in a rich cheese sauce and topped with an extra sprinkling of Cheddar cheese for a perfect side dish.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture just starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually pour milk into mixture, whisking into a smooth sauce. Cook until just simmering.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove sauce from heat and stir in half the Cheddar cheese until melted; sprinkle with pepper and nutmeg.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place steamed cauliflower in the prepared baking dish; pour cheese sauce over cauliflower. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 25 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)