Description
This Keto Cauliflower and Parmesan Gratin is a sumptuous side dish that combines the creamy texture of cauliflower with the rich, nutty flavor of Parmesan, all baked to golden-brown perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes until they are just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in 1 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese until it’s completely melted into the sauce.
- Place the blanched cauliflower florets into the prepared baking dish, and pour the Parmesan cream sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and the mozzarella cheese over the sauced cauliflower.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Keto, Cauliflower, Parmesan, Gratin, Side Dish