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Grandma’s Mashed Cauliflower Au Gratin (Easy Cheesy Side Dish)

Serve a side dish everyone loves with Grandma's Mashed Cauliflower Au Gratin! This easy, cheesy baked cauliflower casserole tastes just like rich mashed potatoes.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower, cheese
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

  • 1 stock pot
  • 1 drainer
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 potato masher
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 thermometer
  • 1 3 quart or 13x9 inch baking dish

Ingredients 

  • 2 large heads cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 Tbsps butter, cubed
  • ¾ tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp Montreal steak seasoning

Topping

  • 1 cup (4 oz) Italian Style panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a stockpot and add water to cover the cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, simmer, uncovered till tender about 10 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Mash the cauliflower, then stir in the cheeses, seasonings and cubed butter. Transfer the mixture to a greased 3 quart or 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter until evenly coated, then sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture. Bake uncovered, until heated through and topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grandma’s Mashed Cauliflower Au Gratin (Easy Cheesy Side Dish)
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
238
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
603
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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