Creamy, cheesy cauliflower, baked to golden perfection with the savory, garlicky crunch of our Everything Bagel seasoning. Everything Bagel Cauliflower Gratin is a delicious twist on a comfort-food favorite and a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons shallot, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
- 1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets
- 3/4 cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (2 ounces)
- 2 Tablespoons Everything Bagel
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a 1 1/2-quart broiler-safe casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour, whisking to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Continue cooking and whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cayenne if using. Add cauliflower and fold to combine. Transfer to the prepared pan, scraping out all of the sauce.
Bake until the cauliflower is tender and beginning to brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
While cauliflower bakes, combine cheese with everything bagel. Once cauliflower is tender, remove from oven and sprinkle the cheese/everything bagel mixture evenly over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the top is golden. (For more browning, place under broiler for a couple of minutes.) Remove from oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 6
