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Light and Easy Cauliflower Gratin
Creamy half and half gently coats tender cauliflower florets, carrying warm notes of nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Light Havarti melts into a golden breadcrumb crust that delivers a delicate crunch over each silky bite.
- Total
- 49 min
- Prep
- 4 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 98
- Protein
- 7g
- Carbs
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 327mg
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into small florets (about 5 cups))
- 1/4 cup half and half cream
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
- pinch nutmeg
- 2 oz shredded light Havarti
- 1 tbsp bread crumbs
- baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place cauliflower florets in a 9 x 9 baking dish.
- Whisk half & half, salt, black pepper and nutmeg then pour over the cauliflower.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake until tender, about 40 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with shredded Havarti cheese and breadcrumbs; lightly spray with oil and bake 3 to 5 more minutes.
- If you want it a little browned on top you could place it under the broiler for a minute instead.