Smoky Cauliflower Gratin
A delicious and comforting side dish, smoky cauliflower gratin is a twist on the classic recipe, featuring smoky flavors from British bacon.
Ingredients
- ●1 head cauliflowerbroken into florets
- ●1 cup gratin cheeseshredded
- ●6 slices smoky baconBritish-style
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup creamheavy
- ●to taste black pepperfreshly ground
- ●2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleyoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large saucepan of boiling water, blanch cauliflower florets for 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender.
- 3
Drain cauliflower and set aside.
- 4
In a large skillet, cook smoky bacon over medium heat until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- 5
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in cream and grated cheese until smooth and well combined.
- 7
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, arrange a layer of cauliflower, followed by a layer of bacon, and a layer of cheese sauce. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
- 8
Season with black pepper to taste, then sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- 9
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- 10
Serve immediately, hot and steaming.