These Aren't Potatoes Garlic Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (These Aren't Potatoes Garlic Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe). This is a great alternative to any potato side dish. Cauliflower has half the calories of potatoes and one-tenth the simple carbohydrates - so you can get your calories where you want to, from the cheese and butter! This recipe is so savory you just might prefer it to potatoes - my family certainly does. Have it with a salad and a nice steak. Like most of my recipes, this one feels a little tedious and plods along the first time you make it. However, it really is quite simple and so packed with flavor that you can't go wrong!

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

These Aren't Potatoes Garlic Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower

1 cup half-and-half

4 teaspoons ground black pepper

divided

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons kosher salt

¼ cup butter

cut into cubes

divided

6 cloves garlic

thinly sliced

divided

3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

divided

8 slices mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated Romano cheese

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cut cauliflower florets from the stems. Separate florets into their smallest subsections. Slice and halve stems into small pieces.

Step 2

Whisk half-and-half 3 teaspoons black pepper garlic powder and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 4

Scatter 1/3 of the butter cubes and 1/3 of the garlic slices on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the cauliflower on top. Scatter another 1/3 of the butter cubes and garlic slices on top. Cover with 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the half-and-half mixture. Repeat layering remaining butter cubes garlic slices cauliflower and Cheddar cheese. Pour in remaining half-and-half mixture.

Step 5

Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon of black pepper on top of the baking dish. Arrange the mozzarella cheese slices across the top covering the layers underneath.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle Romano cheese and paprika on top.

Step 7

Return to the oven and continue baking until cheese crust is golden-brown about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

These Aren't Potatoes Garlic Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 339.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.4g 41%

Carbohydrates: 8.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 25.5g 39%

Saturated Fat: 16.1g 81%

Cholesterol: 83.5mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 798IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 40.1mg 67%

Folate: 58mcg 15%

Calcium: 599mg 60%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 37.3mg 13%

Potassium: 376.2mg 11%

Sodium: 944.6mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 229.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.