Name: Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided; 4 tablespoons butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Chopped fresh thyme, optional

This is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It's so creamy and delicious! If you like a bit of crunch, sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top for the last five minutes in the oven. — Mary Zinchiak, Boardman, Ohio

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt, divided

1 teaspoon pepper, divided

4 tablespoons butter, cubed

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups 2% milk

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Chopped fresh thyme, optional

Instructions

1 Roast the cauliflower

2 Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast in a 375°F oven for eight minutes, stir and continue cooking until crisp-tender and lightly browned, seven to eight minutes more.

3 Make the roux

4 In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly and cook until thickened, two to three minutes. Remove from heat.

5 Add cheese and spices

6 Stir in the Swiss cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, onion powder, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper until smooth. Test Kitchen Tip: This recipe is best with fresh shredded Parmesan cheese. Pre-grated Parmesan cheese will make the texture grainy.

7 Bake au gratin

8 Pour 3/4 cup of the cheese sauce into a greased two-quart baking dish. Top with cauliflower and the remaining cheese sauce, then bake until bubbly and lightly browned, for 30 to 35 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme.