Side dishe for 6

Cauliflower Au Gratin

Name: Cauliflower Au Gratin
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp sea salt; 5 tbsp salted butter; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large shallot; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups whole milk; 2 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1 cup freshly grated gruyère; 1 tbsp minced fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)

Roasted cauliflower is covered with a creamy mustard sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and cheese, and baked until golden.

Typical price

$5.90for 4 servings

$1.48 per serving$5.90 for 4

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60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

French Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Sheet pan Back to school Cold-weather comfort

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Cauliflower$3.29 each typical	1	$3.29Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.00Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	15 oz	$0.59Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.85

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperFlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 cauliflower
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
5 tbsp salted butter
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large shallot
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole milk
2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup freshly grated gruyère
1 tbsp minced fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and cut the cauliflower into small florets.
Toss the cauliflower with olive oil and salt, then roast on a sheet pan for 15 minutes.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then cook the shallot and garlic for 3 minutes.
Whisk in the flour, milk, mustard powder, pepper, and nutmeg, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Place the cauliflower in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
Top with Gruyère, Parmesan if using, breadcrumbs, and the remaining butter.
Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes, until browned and bubbling.

Swaps

Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices