Description
Creamy, cheesy cauliflower gratin made with just 5 ingredients! Quick, easy, and budget-friendly comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large skillet (oven-safe), combine the heavy cream, cream cheese, garlic powder and half of the cheddar cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained cauliflower to the skillet and stir to coat with the cheese sauce.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Cheese Options: Experiment with different cheeses like Gruyere, Parmesan, or Monterey Jack.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 250 cal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cauliflower gratin, cheesy cauliflower, skillet recipe, 5 ingredient recipe, easy recipe, comfort food
