Creamy Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Instructions

1. Steam cauliflower florets until tender-crisp for about 5-7 minutes. Use a steamer insert in a saucepan with boiling water.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer gently.
4. Remove the cheese sauce from heat. Stir in half of the Cheddar cheese until fully melted. Season generously with pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
5. Arrange the steamed cauliflower in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower.
6. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 208 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 249 mg
• Protein Content: 11 g
• Cholesterol Content: 43 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g