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Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

The first time I made this rich side dish for a big family meal, it was an instant hit. When everyone had eaten their fill, there was a lively discussion on who would be the lucky one to take home the leftovers.

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Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 5-7 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), broken into florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside.
In another saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir in the cauliflower, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 5-7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 227 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 332 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Cauliflower Au Gratin in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2001, p28

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Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by echase

I was a bit leery since my family doesn't care for cauliflower, so I made this with 1/2 cauliflower and 1/2 broccoli and it was SO good!! Everyone, including the kids loved it! It went perfectly with my roasted chicken.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by hollyez

This was wonderful! My 14 year old daughter made this and it turned out delicious! Thank you taste of home!