Just 20 minutes in the oven is all it takes to crisp up the breadcrumb crust.
Serve this family-friendly gratin alongside roast chicken, pork or steak.
Coat a 7-by-11-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
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Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket.
Add cauliflower to the basket, cover and steam until just tender, about 6 minutes.
Remove the cauliflower from the pot; set aside.
Wipe out the pot.
Add 1 1/2 cups milk to the pot; bring to a low boil over medium-high heat.
Whisk flour into the remaining 1/2 cup milk; gradually add the mixture to the boiling milk.
Cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low and whisk in garlic powder and pepper.
Add cream cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan, whisking until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Gently stir the cauliflower into the cheese mixture; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Bake until the mixture is bubbly and the topping is crispy and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cauliflower is a low-carbcruciferous vegetable.
Because we use whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour, this recipe is not gluten-free.
But you might make it gluten-free by replacing the whole-wheat breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and using gluten-free flour.
Yes, you could use frozen cauliflower florets instead of fresh.
Steam frozen cauliflower florets until just tender.
Yes, this recipe would be equally delicious with broccoli!
Or, you’re free to try our similar recipe for Smoky Gouda-Sauced Broccoli.
If you don’t have whole milk, you might use 2% milk instead.
The gratin will be slightly less creamy, but it won’t affect the flavor.
Yes, you’re able to prepare the recipe through Step 3.
Allow to cool completely, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats, then continue to Step 4.
If your cauliflower gratin is watery, you might have overcooked the cauliflower florets in the steamer.
check that that they’re steamed until just tender.
After steaming, drain the cauliflower well before stirring it into the cheese mixture.
High heat will cause the cheese sauce to separate.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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