Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Topping

Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Topping is a simple and delicious alternative to my country Scalloped Potatoes or Potato Gratin recipe.  It combines Healthy Cauliflower, heavy cream, half and half, parmesan cheese, and crisp bacon as a tasty topping the entire family will enjoy this Fall.

Before I make one of my creations with the idea of placing the recipe on my blog for you, I always do a few things — I research my recipe online. Recipes are never indeed our creations, unfortunately. If I have made it or thought it up, chances are someone had made it long before I was ever thought of or even born.  If they have made it, I like to compare our recipes and techniques… You can always learn something new or even more beneficial when making a recipe.

The most important thing, to you the reader is– Before ever thinking of placing a recipe on my blog, I test it not just once but at least 2-3 times. I make any needed adaptations or adjustments for you to enjoy the recipe at home without fail. There’s nothing like a “complete flop recipe” from the web when you are expecting company.

Interestingly enough, while looking around on the net at some recipes, I found out one of my beloved inspirations Julia Child,  turned 100 years old on August 15th, 2012, and a panel of chefs and culinary experts compiled a list of the 100 most-beloved recipes by Julia Child Number 93 was her Cauliflower au gratin with cheese (Chou-­fleur à la mornay, gratiné),  from the recipe book of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I. While, I did not use her lovely recipe for Cauliflower Gratin to make mine today, after researching her recipe I really would like to try it out next time.

Ingredients needed for Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Topping

• One large head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
• Kosher salt
• Four tablespoons or  (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
• Four tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 heavy cream
• 3/4 cup half and half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• One  cup freshly grated parmesan, divided x2
• Three slices of crisp bacon, chopped

Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Topping

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A simple and delicious alternative to my recipe for Country Scalloped Potatoes or Potato Gratin. It combines Healthy Cauliflower, heavy cream, half and half, Parmesan cheese, and crisp bacon as a tasty topping the entire family will enjoy this Fall.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

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Total Time 55 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 large head of cauliflower cut into large florets
• Kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons or ½ stick unsalted butter, divided
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ heavy cream
• ¾ cup half and half
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan divided x2
• 3 slices of crisp bacon chopped

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes, drain
• While waiting, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes. Pour the heavy cream and half and half into the butter and flour mixture and stir until it comes to a low simmer, whisking constantly, for 1 minute or until thickened.
• Remove the pan from the burner, add 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, nutmeg, and ½ Parmesan cheese.
• Pour ⅓ of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish. Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin. Sprinkle with remaining ½ of Parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, salt, and pepper.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg

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