Cauliflower Gratin with Cream and Cheese

A creamy and comforting gratin, perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian meal. Cauliflower is coated in a smooth cream and cheese sauce, then baked until golden and crispy.

Ingredients

1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets

200ml heavy cream

100g shredded Emmental or Gruyère cheese

30g grated parmesan

1 clove garlic, minced

A pinch of nutmeg

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Steam or boil the cauliflower florets for 5–7 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well.
3. In a saucepan, heat the cream with the minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the cauliflower florets in a baking dish.
5. Pour the cream mixture over the cauliflower.
6. Sprinkle with shredded Emmental and grated parmesan.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
8. Serve hot as a side dish or a main course.

Variants

• Broccoli Gratin: replace cauliflower with broccoli for a different flavor.
• Bacon Gratin: add some cooked bacon bits for extra flavor and protein.
• Spicy Gratin: add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream sauce.

Tips

• Make sure to drain the cauliflower well to avoid a watery gratin.
• You can use different types of cheese like cheddar or fontina.
• For a crispier topping, add some crushed keto crackers or almond flour.

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