Cauliflower Gratin

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Tossing cauliflower with bread crumbs, Dijon, cheddar, herbs and almonds makes this humble veg holiday-special.

Cauliflower Gratin
Prep Time:
25 mins
Bake Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

  • ¾ cup finely shredded white cheddar cheese

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

  • 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

  • 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 6 cups)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • ¼ cup chopped, roasted almonds

Directions

  1. In a small bowl combine panko, cheese, parsley, thyme and orange zest; set aside.

  2. Bring a 4-quart pot of lightly salted water to boiling over high heat. Add cauliflower; reduce heat to medium and cook for 4 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain well.

  3. In a large bowl combine olive oil, mustard, and salt. Add drained cauliflower and stir gently to coat. Transfer to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart au gratin or rectangular baking dish*. Sprinkle with panko mixture. Drizzle with melted butter.

  4. Bake in a 425°F oven on top oven rack for 15 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned. Top with almonds.

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At this point, the cauliflower and panko mixtures can be covered and chilled for up to one day. Remove from refrigerator 45 minutes before baking; continue with Step 3. Increase oven to 425° when you remove the turkey; bake gratin while turkey rests.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326 Calories
16g Fat
40g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 370mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 51mg 255%
Calcium 145mg 11%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 365mg 8%
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