Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Parmesan Cauliflower Gratin! This irresistible side dish features tender cauliflower enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, topped with a golden Panko crust. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals, this gratin is a showstopper that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse cauliflower and chop it into florets. Blanch in salted boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine cooked cauliflower with the cheese sauce in a baking dish.
- Top with Panko breadcrumbs and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg