Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Gratin

By Gigirox

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour (rice flour for gluten-free)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup aged white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (gluten free for gluten free)

Preparation

Step 1

1- Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper and arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
2- Roast the cauliflower in a preheated 400F oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
3- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, mix in the flour and let cook until it just starts to brown a little.
4- Mix in the milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cheese and heat until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
5- Mix cauliflower into the bechamel sauce, pour into a baking dish and top with the bread crumbs.
6- Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 15-20 minutes.