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Cauliflower Cheese
the Breville Test Kitchen

the Breville Test Kitchen

Cauliflower Cheese

A golden, bubbling side dish that brings comfort and richness to your Thanksgiving spread. With tender cauliflower and a creamy gruyere-parmesan sauce, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with roasted mains. Classic, cozy and just indulgent enough for the holiday table.
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45 mins total time

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30 mins active time

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Easy

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Serves 6-8

Ingredients


Measurements:

  • kosher salt icon
    2 tbsp kosher salt

    plus ½ tsp extra

  • head of cauliflower icon
    2 lb head of cauliflower

    base trimmed

  • unsalted butter icon
    2 oz unsalted butter
  • all-purpose flour icon
    ⅓ cup (2 oz) all-purpose flour
  • whole milk icon
    2 cups (16 fl oz) whole milk
  • shredded gruyere cheese icon
    2 cups (7 oz) shredded gruyere cheese

    divided

  • finely grated parmesan cheese icon
    ⅔ cup (1¾ oz) finely grated parmesan cheese
  • mustard powder icon
    ½ tsp mustard powder
  • freshly ground black pepper icon
    Freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh nutmeg icon
    Fresh nutmeg

Instructions

  • 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the 2 tablespoons of salt to the water. Return to a boil, then add the cauliflower, floret-side down and boil for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the water and place on a wire rack to drain. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
  • 2Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour and cook for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, whisking occasionally.
  • 3Add the half the gruyere, half the parmesan, mustard powder, pepper, the extra ½ teaspoon salt and grate in some nutmeg. Whisk until the cheese has melted.
  • 4Insert the wire rack into position 7. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 17 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
  • 5Place the cauliflower into a 2¼ qt traditional braiser. Cover evenly with the sauce and sprinkle over the remaining gruyere and parmesan.
  • 6Once preheated, place the braiser in the oven and air fry for 17 minutes.
  • 7When the oven signals, set the oven to Broil, High, for 3 minutes and press Start.
  • 8The cauliflower should be golden brown and tender. If not, broil it a little longer.
  • 9Spoon the gratin straight from the braiser at the table for a rustic, family-style presentation. Serve warm alongside your Thanksgiving mains. It's especially good with roasted turkey or ham.
Side dish/Accompaniment
Vegetarian
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