Side dishe for 6
Cauliflower Cheese Gratin
Tender cauliflower is covered with cheese sauce and breadcrumbs, then baked until bubbling and golden.
Typical price
$4.59for 4 servings
$1.15 per serving$4.59 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.
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 1 | $3.29Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded gruyère
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets and boil it in salted water for 8 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, then simmer for 6 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the gruyère, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then pour the sauce over drained cauliflower in a baking dish.
- Mix the pecorino, panko, olive oil, and thyme, scatter it over the cauliflower, and bake for 20 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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