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Side dishe for 8

Cauliflower Au Gratin with cream cheese

$4.06for 465 minServes 8

Roasted cauliflower is covered with creamy cheese sauce and baked until bubbling and golden.

Cauliflower Au Gratin with cream cheese

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Cauliflower, 1.25$3.29 each typical1.25$3.84Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical8.5 oz$0.34Typical price
Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical4 oz$1.20Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical4 oz$1.20Typical price
Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown$8.12

Swaps

  • Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

  • 65 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 8servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfort

Typical price

$1.01 per serving$4.06 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic (optional)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Coat the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then cook the garlic and flour for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and mustard powder, and cook for 4 minutes until smooth.
  5. Stir in the cheddar and gruyere until melted.
  6. Place the roasted cauliflower in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over it, and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.

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