## Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe – French Style Cauliflower & Cheese Bake (Continental Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe – French Style Cauliflower & Cheese Bake** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Continental Dinner**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 55 minutes
**Total time:** 75 minutes

**Cuisine:** Continental
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe – French Style Cauliflower & Cheese Bake:

* 1 Cauliflower (gobi) – cut into florets
* 4 tablespoons Butter
* 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour (Maida)
* 2 cups Milk
* 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
* 1 cup Cheddar cheese – grated
* 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Bread crumbs
* Salt and Pepper – as needed

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe – French Style Cauliflower & Cheese Bake:

1. first place a pot of water on a medium heat.
2. Bring it to boil, add a dash of salt and drop the chopped cauliflower into it.
3. Blanch the florets till they have softened.
4. Strain them in a colander and keep aside for later use.
5. Next, place a non stick pan on the heat.
6. Melt the butter in it, and add flour.
7. Turn the heat down and keep stirring so asto avoid any lumps.
8. When the flour smells toasted and comes together evenly with the butter, pour in the milk and keep stirring to break the lumps.
9. Cook for 10-12 minutes till the white sauce thickens and gets glossy.
10. Take the white sauce off the hear and add half cup of cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, nutmeg powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Pour half the white sauce into a glass or ceramic oven safe baking dish baking casserole and top with the blanched cauliflower florets.
12. Pour the remaining white sauce over the cauliflower florets.
13. Combine the remaining half cup of cheddar cheese and bread crumbs and sprinkle all over the cauliflower generously.
14. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle all over the breadcrumbs and place the dish to bake at 200 degrees C for 20-25 minutes until the top is crusty and golden.
15. Take the dish out, allow it to cool only slightly and serve warm,Serve the Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe along with a No-Mayo Potato Salad to make a hearty but simple meal.

### Tips for the Best Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe – French Style Cauliflower & Cheese Bake:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Preheating your oven properly is crucial for even baking results.

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