Side dishe for 8
Cauliflower Cheddar Gratin
$3.85for 445 minServes 8
Tender cauliflower is covered with creamy cheddar sauce, then baked in a dish until bubbling and lightly browned.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cauliflower, 1$3.29 each typical | 1 | $3.29Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfort
Typical price
$0.96 per serving$3.85 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Steam the cauliflower florets in a covered 4-quart pot over boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour, cream, salt, and pepper, then cook for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup of cheddar until melted.
- Spread the cauliflower in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, pour the sauce over it, and top with the remaining cheddar.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.
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