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179 November 18, 2015 30 Minute Recipes

Garlic Gouda and Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe is the perfect side dish for your holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side dish for you holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side dish for your holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

about this Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

It is rare that a holiday table does not include potatoes, but this cauliflower au gratin rivals its potato counterpart. This version still gives you the gooey, cheesy flavor with a crunchy panko topping but is made over with cauliflower.

The cheese sauce is lightened up with almond milk and creamy, buttery gouda and melted to gooey perfection.  That luscious sauce is the perfect blanket over the tender cauliflower.

If you are looking for a healthy holiday side dish recipe than this is for you! It may seem sinful, but it light, fresh and perfect for that holiday table!

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side dish for your holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

ingredients you’ll need for this Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

  • Cauliflower
  • Butter
  • Shallot
  • Garlic
  • Whole Wheat flour ( or gluten-free flour, if needed)
  • Milk of choice
  • Gouda
  • Salt 
  • Pepper
  • Panko breadcrumbs (gluten free, if needed)
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Olive Oil Spray

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side dish for your holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

how to make this Cauliflower Au Gratin recipe

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side dish for your holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

To celebrate Thanksgiving, I have a killer vanilla filled sweet potato casserole, a sweet and savory sausage whole grain stuffing and now this Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin.

 

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side dish for your holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

meal prep tip:

  1. make this Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin ahead of time by preparing the dish, minus adding the crispy topping and baking, then storing in the fridge until ready to bake.

  2. Prepare topping, then store in a sealed container, then when ready to bake, sprinkle on top of cauliflower, then bake!

  3. this dish reheats wonderfully! Best to place in oven, under broiler, to reheat, to make the topping crispy again.

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin

Garlic Gouda & Parmesan Cauliflower Au Gratin is the perfect side dish for your holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Tender cauliflower blanketed in a double cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping!

15 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

25 minTotal Time

Yields 6

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Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower, florets cut from stalk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour, or regular flour
  • 11/2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 1/2 cups gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs (gluten free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Olive Oil Spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Spray a 2-quart baking dish or 9 inch cast iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, 5-8 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to the baking dish.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and minced garlic. Cook until the shallot is softened, 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour; whisk for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a slowly, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until the mixtures slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add half of the gouda, salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted. Then add the other half of cheese. Whisk until sauce is smooth. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and stir gently to combine.
  4. Combine the panko breadcrumbs and the parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the top and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: Au Gratin, cauliflower, cheese, gouda, holiday, low carb, parmesan

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  1. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    November 18, 2015 at 7:18 am

    YES I totally agree! Thanksgiving never gets enough love that it deserves! That being said, I'm pretty sure I should just eat ALL of this cauliflower. That topping is absolute PERFECTION!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      I am with you....all the cauliflower!
      Reply
  2. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    November 18, 2015 at 7:49 am

    We are in the same boat--the thought of Christmas being soon is stressful! I love decorating, but I have a feeling this year it's going to creep up on me worse than ever! I AM ready for Thanksgiving deliciousness, though and this looks like possibly the BEST way to enjoy cauliflower.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      I am with you...I cannot wait for Turkey Day! Thanks girl!
      Reply
  3. Beth says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Oh Meg, you crack me up! I love the idea of Thanksgiving being the second child and Christmas being the first, hahaha.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Poor second child ;) Ha! Thanks Beth!
      Reply
  4. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 18, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Our Christmas tree is up lights are on but that's it. Boxes of decorations are staring at me. I think the kids are more anxious to put them on than I am! Loving this cauli gratin! Looks like pure comfort food without the guilt!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      I love how excited kids get for Christmas! I am sure in the next few years, our decor will go up sooner now that we have a little one ;) And thanks Anna!
      Reply
  5. Nora | Savory Nothings says

    November 18, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I used to be the person who started playing Christmas carols on October 1st! But now I've learned to pull myself together a bit so I can actually enjoy the holiday season once it's really here ;) I love this recipe Megan, plain cauliflower can be so boring but you really make it so special here! And I love the photos!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Oh wow..october?! You are one dedicated Christmas lover, Nora ;)
      Reply
  6. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    i totally agree with ya, we need to enjoy one holiday at a time! I don't want to listen to Christmas music before thanksgiving!!!! Anyways, this gratin looks amazing and hearty enough to replace the potato kind! Pinned :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      So glad I am not the only one on that train! Thanks Rachel!
      Reply
  7. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    November 18, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    Oh Megan! This may be my new favorite cauliflower dish! It looks absolutely scrumptious!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks so much Trish! It a favorite hear too!
      Reply
  8. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    November 18, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    I'd just like to make that delicious cheese sauce and put it on everything. And wine at 1pm doesn't sound like the worst idea while dealing with terrible twos over here!!!!! (send help)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Oh let's crack a bottle open together...virutal happy hour?! Thanks Jessica!
      Reply
  9. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Whoa girl! These look insane. So yum!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks so much Becky! It's kinda my jam right now ;)
      Reply
  10. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 18, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    This looks absolutely wonderful! I hope I can find cauliflower at the farmer's market this weekend! I'm looking forward to trying this!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Oh I hope you can too! Thanks Michelle!
      Reply
  11. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:59 am

    I'm seriously all about the cauliflower this year. I have yet to try it like this though - seriously this looks so flavorful and inventive!! Love the gouda too = great touch!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Isn't it the best?! Thanks so much Sam! And yes...gouda is life.
      Reply
  12. mila furman says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    OMG Meg!!! This looks so fantastic!!! Aghhhh I am literally drooling! And FYI...I started listening to Christmas music last week cuz I love it so much :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you so much Mila! And I have caught myself stopping on some radio stations that are already playing it too ;)
      Reply
  13. Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Ok to be completely honest we have been listening to Christmas music since the end of Oct. I KNOW! But my kids just love traditional Christmas music and we sometimes even listen to it in the summer! I love all these Thanksgiving side dishes you have, they all sound and look so good!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Well if the kids love it, its hard to turn them down!
      Reply
  14. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Welp, you just summarized my life with this paragraph: "Just the thought of pulling out my Christmas decor at this moment gives me anxiety. I feel like I can’t even keep my house organized currently. Between attempting to do the dishes, not tripping over the babes play gym and making myself lunch while holding him is enough to make me crack open a bottle of wine at 1 pm." I, obviously, feel you. And I, obviously, really want to make this dish for my family sometime soon because not only is it gorgeous, but it looks like it would be a freaking hit. (How can the combo of garlic, gouda and parmesan on cauliflower be bad? I don't think it could be!) Nice work!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      Oh so glad I am not the only one! And I hope you enjoy it...it's been on repeat here! Thanks Rachel!
      Reply
  15. Sylvie says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    A nice change of pace from the usual potato side for holiday dinners!
    Reply

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