Creamy Cauliflower (Fauxtato) au Gratin

Perfect replacement to mashed potatoes when carb-cutting or just want a delicious alternative. Serve with main dishes that include gravy–roast chicken, pot roast, or turkey. Don’t expect leftovers!

Step: 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets, cover, and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a plate.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.

Step: 3

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until paste forms, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock and cook until thickened, about 1 minute more. Add steamed cauliflower; whip with hand mixer or immersion blender until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, all but 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese, all but 1 tablespoon of the mozzarella cheese, chives, salt, and pepper.

Step: 4

Pour cauliflower mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese, remaining mozzarella cheese, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Per Serving: 195 calories; protein 10.6g; carbohydrates 18.3g; fat 10.6g; cholesterol 30.3mg; sodium 558.6mg.

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