Cauliflower au Gratin With crispy onion topping
This cheesy side pairs with just about anything. Serve it with a simple supper, or let it hold its own with more elaborate meals, too.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4–6 cloves garlic
- Olive or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 carton/can (16-ounce) half-and-half or evaporated milk
- 2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup canned fried onions
- Paprika, optional
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss florets and garlic with oil. Spread onto sheet pan. Dust with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, turning once, until slightly fork-tender.
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Remove cauliflower and put into a sprayed baking dish.
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Mash garlic cloves with a fork.
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Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.
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Heat cream or milk with mashed garlic in a saucepan until it just starts to boil. Remove from heat and add cheese, butter and mustard, stirring until the cheese melts. Add salt and pepper if needed.
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Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
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Bake about 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Scatter with the fried onions and bake 5–7 minutes more until browned. Serve immediately while warm.
