Creamy Cauliflower (Fauxtato) Au Gratin Recipe

Name: Creamy Cauliflower (Fauxtato) Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads cauliflower, cored and cut into florets; 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional); 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

2 heads cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

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 florets, cover, and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a plate.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until paste forms, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock and cook until thickened, about 1 minute more. Add steamed cauliflower; whip with hand mixer or immersion blender until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, all but 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese, all but 1 tablespoon of the mozzarella cheese, chives, salt, and pepper.
4
Pour cauliflower mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese, remaining mozzarella cheese, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes.
5
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

268

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads cauliflower, cored and cut into florets, 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cauliflower (Fauxtato) Au Gratin falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Cauliflower (Fauxtato) Au Gratin

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