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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Side Dishes » Cauliflower Al Gratin (coliflor Gratinada)

    Cauliflower al Gratin (Coliflor Gratinada)

    Apr 29, 2010 · Modified: Sep 1, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 22 Comments

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    I love cheese sauce!!! I believe that anything tastes good with cheese sauce and Cauliflower is no exception. I made this Cauliflower al Gratin a couple of weeks ago, but for some reason I forgot to post it.

    It is a delicious side dish!

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    Cauliflower al Gratin (Coliflor Gratinada)

    Erica Dinho
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 491 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds cauliflower cut into florets
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons chopped onions
    • 11/2 cups milk
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ cup monterey jack cheese
    • ½ cup gouda cheese
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook until the florets are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
    • Mean while,make the sauce:
    • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and add the onions. cook for about 5 minutes. Add the flour a little at a time, whisking to incorporate. Increase the heat to medium-low and gradually whisk in the milk.
    • Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add the cream,mustard and cheeses.
    • Add the cumin , paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheeses are melted, about 2 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 450F. Butter a shallow baking dish. Arrange the cauliflower in the dish and pour the sauce over it. Bake until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 27gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 546mgPotassium: 1276mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1079IUVitamin C: 111mgCalcium: 802mgIron: 2mg
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Carla

      April 30, 2010 at 7:44 pm

      Erica,
      We love anything "gratin". It's the only way I can get Michael to eat cooked zucchini or summer squash. Love this dish.

      Reply
    2. 5 Star Foodie

      April 30, 2010 at 10:58 am

      What a terrific dish with cauliflower, yum!

      Reply
    3. norma

      April 30, 2010 at 9:14 am

      I like this...looks really good. Nice side dish.

      Reply
    4. Joanne

      April 30, 2010 at 8:09 am

      Ultimate comfort food. Cheese sauce makes everything better...especially when you spiced it up with the paprika and mustard!

      Reply
    5. danielle

      April 30, 2010 at 12:52 am

      I love cauliflower...and the gouda cheese? YUM!!!

      Reply
    6. rebecca subbiah

      April 29, 2010 at 10:26 pm

      made cauliflower cheese for jasmine the other day she didn't like it crazy baby

      Reply
    7. Simply Life

      April 29, 2010 at 7:04 pm

      oooh this looks great and comforting!

      Reply
    8. Kim

      April 29, 2010 at 6:52 pm

      Cauliflower is best with cheese! Love it:D

      Reply
    9. Soma

      April 29, 2010 at 6:10 pm

      oh how we love our cauliflowers! Lovely dish.

      Reply
    10. grace

      April 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm

      cheese sauce improves just about anything, and that's rarely more true than with cauliflower. what a tasty dish you've made!

      Reply
    11. Lyndsey

      April 29, 2010 at 4:48 pm

      Oh, this looks and sounds wonderful, and you're right anything tastes good with cheese sauce. Now if I can just get my daughter to eat it that way. She just likes it steamed! 🙂

      Reply
    12. ruth

      April 29, 2010 at 4:36 pm

      Wow, we have cauliflower cheese in the UK, very similar but in no way shape or form as flavourful!!

      Reply
    13. Erica

      April 29, 2010 at 12:34 pm

      Christina- I fixed!!! Thank you!

      Reply
    14. Christina Tascon

      April 29, 2010 at 12:26 pm

      Hi, when do you add the onions to this dish? With the sauce or in the oven with the cauliflower?

      Reply
    15. Velva

      April 29, 2010 at 11:21 am

      Cauliflower takes on such a mild flavor and is such a versatile vegetable. Baked cauliflower with a cheese sauce-delicious.

      Reply
    16. Baking is my Zen

      April 29, 2010 at 11:00 am

      Great way to use cauliflower!

      Carmen

      Reply
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