Cauliflower au Gratin
“Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask for the recipe. Sometimes I’ll substitute broccoli for all or half the cauliflower, and the green veggie tastes just as good!” —Jacki Ricci, Ely, Nevada
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8servings | 30minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8servings | 30minutes |
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter cubed
- 4 oz cooked ham chopped
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 head cauliflower broken into florets
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 to 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add ham and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower, and cook just until crisp-tender. Combine cream and flour; stir into skillet, and blend well. Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
- Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Test Kitchen Tips
- Make this vegetarian by omitting the ham. To create some smoky/salty flavour, add 1/4 tsp of salt and sprinkle with a little paprika.
- For an added boost of nutrition and colour, add 1/2 lb of chopped asparagus or frozen peas along with the cauliflower.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 351 calories, 32g fat (20g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fibre), 11g protein.
