Cauliflower Au Gratin

Health score
10%
Cauliflower Au Gratin
25 min.
8
368kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish to complement your main meal? Look no further than this mouth-watering Cauliflower Au Gratin! This delectable dish, which serves 8, is packed with rich flavors and textures that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

In just 25 minutes, you can create this heavenly side dish that boasts a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness and tender cauliflower florets. The addition of cooked ham adds a savory twist, while a hint of cayenne pepper introduces a subtle kick. The recipe calls for a blend of heavy whipping cream and Swiss cheese, ensuring a decadently rich and indulgent experience.

To make this unforgettable dish, you'll need a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment. Melted butter, minced garlic, and ham are sautéed together in a frying pan before the cauliflower is added to cook until crisp-tender. A mixture of flour and cream is then stirred in, creating a thick, velvety sauce. Seasoned with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, this sauce envelops the cauliflower before being transferred to a baking dish. A generous sprinkle of Swiss cheese is then broiled until it's golden and bubbly, and the entire dish is finished off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

With a caloric breakdown of 11.43% protein, 72.23% fat, and 16.34% carbs, Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side to round out any meal. Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty main dish or enjoying it as a standalone snack, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So why wait? Dive into the world of Cauliflower Au Gratin and create a culinary masterpiece today!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter cubed
  • head cauliflower 
  • pinch ground pepper 
  • ounces finely-chopped ham cooked chopped
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons parsley fresh minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • servings bell pepper to taste
  • servings bell pepper to taste
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet.
  2. Saute garlic and ham for 2 minutes.
  3. Add cauliflower and cook just until crisp-tender.
  4. Combine flour and cream; stir into skillet and blend well.
  5. Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more.
  6. Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Place under a preheated broiler until lightly browned, about 2-4 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories368kcal
Protein11.43%
Fat72.23%
Carbs16.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.75
Glycemic Load
3.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.243478215259%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.18mg
Luteolin
0.98mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:368.33kcal
18.42%
Fat:30.78g
47.35%
Saturated Fat:18.67g
116.67%
Carbohydrates:15.66g
5.22%
Net Carbohydrates:11g
4%
Sugar:8.96g
9.95%
Cholesterol:96.53mg
32.18%
Sodium:370.36mg
16.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.96g
21.92%
Vitamin C:230.39mg
279.26%
Vitamin A:5790.7IU
115.81%
Vitamin K:37.23µg
35.45%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.73%
Folate:118.29µg
29.57%
Phosphorus:224.74mg
22.47%
Vitamin E:3.16mg
21.09%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.28%
Calcium:187.62mg
18.76%
Fiber:4.66g
18.65%
Potassium:633.42mg
18.1%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.36%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.59%
Selenium:9.79µg
13.98%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.76%
Vitamin B3:2.5mg
12.48%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
11.95%
Zinc:1.65mg
10.98%
Magnesium:40.68mg
10.17%
Iron:1.29mg
7.14%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.76%
Copper:0.09mg
4.33%