HealthPerks Recipe: Cauliflower Au Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half
• 2 whole eggs
• 1 cup grated Cheddar
• ¾ cup grated Gruyere
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• Sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Steam the cauliflower florets for 2-3 minutes, leaving them still a bit crisp. Set aside.
3. Lightly butter a 13x9” baking dish. Mix the cauliflower and Cheddar and Gruyere cheeses, and pour into dish.
4. Beat the eggs into the half-and half. Add the pepper, cayenne, and salt. Pour over the cauliflower mixture.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and cook for 5 minutes more.
6. Serve with chopped green onion sprinkled on top.

This recipe first appeared in the November 2015 edition of the HealthPerks newsletter.