Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Recipe
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon, a perfect side dish that’s sure to impress your guests. The combination of tender cauliflower, crispy bacon, and cheesy sauce baked to perfection creates a dish that’s both comforting and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 10 slices of cooked and chopped bacon
Cauliflower:
- 8 cups of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
Cheese Sauce:
- 6 Tbsp. flour
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 4 cups 1 % milk (or light whipping cream for a thicker sauce)
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Topping:
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy and browned. Set aside on a paper towel.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In the same pot, melt butter. Whisk in flour, then add milk, stirring constantly until thick. Stir in cheese, nutmeg, salt & pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cauliflower and bacon to the cheese sauce, toss to combine. Pour into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 375F for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cauliflower Gratin, Bacon, Side Dish, Comfort Food
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