Side dishe for 8
Cauliflower Au Gratin with cream cheese
$4.06for 465 minServes 8
Roasted cauliflower is covered with creamy cheese sauce and baked until bubbling and golden.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cauliflower, 1.25$3.29 each typical | 1.25 | $3.84Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.12 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfort
Typical price
$1.01 per serving$4.06 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 8 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Coat the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then cook the garlic and flour for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and mustard powder, and cook for 4 minutes until smooth.
- Stir in the cheddar and gruyere until melted.
- Place the roasted cauliflower in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over it, and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.
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