Description
A creamy and cheesy cauliflower gratin with gruyère and nutmeg, perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups grated gruyère cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper over medium heat until warm.
- Layer half the cauliflower in a baking dish. Sprinkle with half the gruyère cheese.
- Repeat with remaining cauliflower and cheese.
- Pour the warm cream mixture evenly over the top.
- Melt butter and mix with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the gratin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cauliflower for best texture.
- Gruyère can be substituted with Swiss or cheddar cheese.
- For a crispier top, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg