Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin pairs tender florets with a velvety cheddar sauce, finished under the broiler for a golden, bubbly top. Hints of nutmeg and black pepper round out the richness, making it a comforting side that’s great for holiday dinners or weeknight roasts. Serve alongside roasted meats or a crisp salad for balance.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Set a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- 3
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture just begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk to make a smooth sauce. Cook until it just starts to simmer.
- 4
Take the sauce off the heat and stir in half the Cheddar cheese until melted; season with pepper and nutmeg.
- 5
Transfer the steamed cauliflower to the prepared baking dish; pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browned, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 182.19 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.98 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 7.87 g 3%
- Total Fat 13.37 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 7.79 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.9 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 200.02 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 260.16 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 125.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 26.01 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin is a French side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cauliflower Florets. Each serving provides about 182.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Cauliflower Florets, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin healthy?
- Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 182.19 calories and 7.98 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 200.02 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.79 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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