Easy Cauliflower Gratin: The Ultimate "I Don’t Know What to Make" Dinner Savior!


 


🥦 Creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably comforting—this cauliflower gratin is the answer to your weeknight dinner dilemmas! With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, it transforms humble cauliflower into a decadent side or vegetarian main that even picky eaters will love.


Why This Gratin Saves Dinner

✅ Pantry-friendly ingredients – No fancy grocery runs needed.
✅ One-dish wonder – Less cleanup, more relaxation.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Kids, adults, and cheese lovers unite!
✅ Meal-prep hero – Tastes even better as leftovers.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).


Ingredients

(Serves 4 as a main, 6 as a side)

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for GF)

  • 1½ cups (360ml) milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)

  • 1 cup (100g) shredded Gruyère or cheddar

  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (secret flavor boost!)

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, but divine)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • ½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)


Step-by-Step Instructions