Creamy Cauliflower Side Dish
Easy creamy cauliflower side dish with cheese and golden topping ready in 40 minutes for family dinners.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh cauliflower florets
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ¾ cup Italian style bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Steam cauliflower until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with chives and garlic in a 10 inch ovenproof skillet.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add heavy cream and ⅔ cup milk. Whisk until bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, black pepper, sage, and cayenne. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cauliflower and coat with creamy sauce.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, and remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Sprinkle mixture over cauliflower.
- Bake for 30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg