High-Protein, High-Calorie Cauliflower Gratin

Name: High-Protein, High-Calorie Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 15
Cook time: 30

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4.1 out of 5 stars (based on 17 reviews)

15 min prep

4 servings

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10 ingredients

This cauliflower gratin is a low-carb, gluten-free version of the classic British nursery dish, cauliflower cheese. In a world where low-fat foods are considered healthy, it can seem counterintuitive to cook with heavy cream,...

1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into 1-inch florets
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of ricotta cheese
1 cup of double cream
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Nutmeg, freshly grated
1 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup gluten-free or whole-wheat breadcrumbs, divided
Salt to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

686 cals

Fat

51 g

Saturated Fat

30 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

15 g

Carbohydrates

36 g

Sugar

9 g

Fiber

5 g

Protein

25 g

Sodium

860 mg

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a gratin or other shallow baking dish just big enough to hold the cauliflower in one layer. Set aside.
Steam the cauliflower: Pack the cauliflower florets tightly into a pan in one layer – stem sides down. Add about 1 inch of water or enough to cover the stems but not the heads. Sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to steam.
Meanwhile, saute the shallots until just colored and sprinkle over the bottom of the gratin dish. Set aside.
Add the ricotta, milk, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Grate nutmeg over the top. Pulse until well blended and creamy. Taste for salt. Set aside.
Drain the cauliflower and pat dry if needed. Arrange in the prepared gratin dish, stems down and heads up. Pour the ricotta mixture over the cauliflower, letting it sink between the florets. Sprinkle the cauliflower with half the cheese, then half the breadcrumbs. Repeat. Bake on a middle-to-high rack in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the ricotta is bubbling and the cheese and breadcrumbs are golden brown. Let the gratin sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Chef Tips

Check out Cauliflower Gratin for the regular, lower-calorie version of this dish.

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High-Protein, High-Calorie Cauliflower Gratin