Bacon Sriracha Cauliflower Gratin
This Bacon Sriracha Cauliflower Gratin is a spotlight-worthy side that's easy, cheesy, and insanely delicious!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 378kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 TBSP unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk or cream (room temp.)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- ⅓ cup grated gouda cheese
- 1 TBSP Sriracha
TOP WITH
- ¼ cup grated Gouda cheese
- a hearty drizzle or two of Sriracha
- 8-10 crushed buttery crackers or bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Set aside a bowl of water and ice to shock your veggies post-blanching to keep them al-dente. For soft cauliflower you can skip this step.
- Cook the cauliflower florets in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Drain and toss cauliflower into the ice bath to halt the cooking process and keep the cauliflower's integrity. We want tender, al-dente cauliflower - no mushy veggies here! Though you can absolutely adjust the texture to your liking.
- While it chills, start your sauce.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and add your minced garlic.
- Add flour, slowly, whisking constantly to create your roux.
- Pour warmed or room temperature milk/cream into the butter mixture and whisk constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add salt nutmeg, and 1/3 cup grated Gouda cheese. Stir until the cheese melts into the sauce and add your Sriracha.
- Remove your cauliflower from the ice bath with a slotted spoon and move it to a baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over your cauliflower and toss to coat.
- Top with additional cheese, bacon, and crushed crackers or bread crumbs.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Top with an additional drizzle of sriracha and dive in!
Notes
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 1mg
