Side dishe for 6

Cauliflower Au Gratin

Name: Cauliflower Au Gratin
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp sea salt; 5 tbsp salted butter; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large shallot; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups whole milk; 2 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1 cup freshly grated gruyère; 1 tbsp minced fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)

$5.90for 460 minServes 6

Roasted cauliflower is covered with a creamy mustard sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and cheese, and baked until golden.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cauliflower, 1$3.29 each typical	1	$3.29Typical price
	Butter, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Milk, 15 oz$0.04/oz typical	15 oz	$0.59Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.85

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperFlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

French Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Sheet pan Back to school Cold-weather comfort

Typical price

$1.48 per serving$5.90 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cauliflower
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
5 tbsp salted butter
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large shallot
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole milk
2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup freshly grated gruyère
1 tbsp minced fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and cut the cauliflower into small florets.
Toss the cauliflower with olive oil and salt, then roast on a sheet pan for 15 minutes.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then cook the shallot and garlic for 3 minutes.
Whisk in the flour, milk, mustard powder, pepper, and nutmeg, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Place the cauliflower in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
Top with Gruyère, Parmesan if using, breadcrumbs, and the remaining butter.
Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes, until browned and bubbling.