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Cauliflower Au Gratin [21 Day Fix | Keto Friendly | Gluten Free | WW ]

One of my favorite ways to enjoy Cauliflower, this Cauliflower Au Gratin recipe is the ultimate low carb, comfort food side dish...you won't even miss the potatoes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -8 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

  • 1 small to medium head of cauliflower about 4 cups
  • 4 teaspoons gluten free flour or whole wheat flour or sub almond flour for keto
  • 4 teaspoons vegan butter butter, or ghee
  • 1 cup unsweetened original almond milk
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese use Daiya for dairy free!
  • 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional, leave out or sub with 2 cloves of fresh garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 3 tablespoons gluten free panko

Instructions

Instant Pot

  • Place head of cauliflower on trivet and add in one cup of water to the IP. Set to steam for ZERO minutes. Quick release after pot comes to pressure and carefully remove cauliflower. Cut into florets.
  • Follow the stovetop directions 2-4

Stove Top | Oven 

  • In a large dutch oven or sauce pan, boil 4-5 cups of water.  Cut cauliflower into florets and steam for about 6-8 minutes, or until tender on the outside but still crisp in the middle.
  • Preheat oven to 375.  In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir.  Slowly whisk in the almond milk, and continue to whisk until the mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Once thickened, remove sauce from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until fully melted, adding garlic powder and salt.  Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  • Place cauliflower florets in a baking dish and pour cheese sauce over florets, making sure to coat them all with cheese.  Sprinkle Pecorino Romano on top, as well as the panko bread crumbs.
  •  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and the cauliflower begins to brown.  Optional (but recommended) broil cauliflower for a few minutes on high to crisp it up even further.

Notes

You can divide this dish into 4 servings (this will result in a LARGE portion) or 8 servings (perfect if you are having a big meal like a holiday dinner)
21 Day Fix: 4 servings - 1 GREEN, 1 BLUE, 1 TSP (per serving); 8 servings - 1/2 GREEN, 1/2 BLUE, and 1/2 TSP (per serving)
WW link for personal points: Cauliflower Au Gratin

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 1mg