Northern Italian Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Northern Italian Cauliflower Gratin Recipe). Served bubbling hot in a savory garlic and cheesy cream sauce, this side dish can take the center stage if paired with a risotto or semolina gnocchi. In the autumn, this dish makes a regular appearance at our dinner table as we harvest it straight from the garden.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Northern Italian Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower

broken into florets

2 tablespoons butter

2 large cloves garlic

minced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 ½ cups milk

1 cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 ounces grated fontina cheese

¼ teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1 pinch ground white pepper

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower cover and steam until crisp tender 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until soft and fragrant about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until smooth 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in milk and cream. Increase heat to medium and simmer whisking frequently until sauce starts to thicken about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil; continue to cook until sauce is thick about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir Parmesan cheese fontina cheese salt nutmeg and white pepper into sauce. Cook whisking vigorously until cheese is melted into the sauce about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange cauliflower on top. Drizzle remaining sauce over the cauliflower coating each floret.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and lightly browned on top about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Northern Italian Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 255

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 19.2g 30%

Saturated Fat: 11.9g 60%

Cholesterol: 67.1mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 770.9IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 49.5mg 83%

Folate: 70.5mcg 18%

Calcium: 230.2mg 23%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 30.5mg 11%

Potassium: 475.1mg 13%

Sodium: 300.6mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 172.9

*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.