Can I use pre-shredded cheese?

If you want a super smooth sauce, don't use pre-shredded cheese. It doesn’t melt as smoothly as freshly shredded cheese from a cheese block due to a preservative that keeps the cheese from clumping together.

Can I add broccoli to this dish?

Absolutely! Instead of roasting, simply blanch the broccoli in salted boiling water for one minute before adding the cheesy sauce.

Easy Cauliflower au Gratin

Name: Easy Cauliflower au Gratin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 2 cloves garlic minced, optional; 1 cup jarred alfredo sauce, or homemade; 2 ounces cream cheese softened; ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded & divided; ½ cup Italian cheese blend; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; Parsley for garnish

Description

Four cheeses, tender roasted cauliflower and buttery panko breadcrumbs are baked to perfection to make this cheesy Cauliflower Au Gratin! It is the perfect side dish for any occasion!

Ingredients

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1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 cloves garlic minced, optional

1 cup jarred alfredo sauce, or homemade

2 ounces cream cheese softened

¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dry mustard powder

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded & divided

½ cup Italian cheese blend

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

Parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Break cauliflower head into bite-sized florets. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Place on a baking sheet and roast 15-20 minutes or until tender.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, 1 cup alfredo sauce, mustard powder, black pepper and salt and minced garlic (if desired)

Toss cheese mixture with roasted cauliflower and place in a 2 qt casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Place cauliflower in a baking dish or casserole dish and top with additional cheese. Place in the oven to bake for 10 minutes. Melt butter and combine with panko breadcrumbs. Remove cauliflower from the oven and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs and return for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.

Garnish with parsley before serving.