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    Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole

    cauliflower and cheese casserole
    Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole

    En Español Recipe ↆ

    This Cauliflower and Carrot Gratin may look more indulgent than it really is, fear not, it may taste sinfully rich, but it's actually quite light.

    Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole

    This post is sponsored by Sargento®

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    Why we ❤️ it

    When Sargento suggested I created recipes inspired by theirs (which I have done before) this one caught my eye. I have made some really big changes to it, but the main idea of a creamy broccoli dish topped with delicious melted cheddar remains. I have just made it a bit different and easier.

    • cauliflower
    • cauliflower and cheese casserole

    Broccoli, carrots, milk, onions, garlic, parsley, all products of the beautiful hidden valley of Constanza, from where we just came from.  But even if you cannot get yours from there, it doesn't matter, just imagine yourself in Constanza while chewing this creamy wonder. Sargento® Shredded Reduced Sodium Mild Cheddar Cheese is the perfect finishing touch for it.

    About this recipe

    We had this as a late lunch (or "dunch" as we call it), something we do a lot in the summer, when things move slowly for us on account of the heat, and I refuse to spend too much time in the kitchen. I served it with just bread, but this makes a perfect side dish for BBQs. The cheese will convince even the most reluctant child that this is a dish worth digging into.

    Grown ups will need no convincing after the first bite.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

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    Cauliflower and Carrot Gratin Recipe

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Cauliflower and Carrot Gratin Recipe: A creamy, filling easy to make, quick and healthy cauliflower gratin. What else can we ask from a dish? Try this cheese-topped hotpot that will convince big and small to dig in.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Vegetarian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 312 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 large carrots, , cut into slices
    • 1½ teaspoon salt, (or more to taste), divided
    • 2 medium-sized heads of cauliflower, , separated into florets
    • 2 tablespoons butter (salted)
    • 2 large white onion, , cut into cubes
    • 4 clove garlic, , sliced thinly
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups skim milk
    • 2 tablespoon parsley, , minced
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground), (or more to taste)
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Boiling vegetables: In a deep pot boil the carrots for 5 minutes. Add a teaspoon of salt and the cauliflower to the water.
      Boil for 3 minutes, or after the cauliflower changes colors and immediately after remove from the hot water (do not overcook, they have to be tender but firm). Set aside.
    • Sauteing: Heat the butter over very low heat in an oven-safe skillet.
      Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onions become translucent, stir often to cook uniformly. Add the carrot and cauliflower and increase heat to medium. Cook and stir until all the ingredients are heated-through.
    • Making sauce: Sift the flower into the pan, stir until there is no more "raw" flour on sight. Add the milk and mix. Simmer until the milk turns into a creamy sauce. Add the parsley and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Broiling: Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the cheese. Put under broileruntil the cheese melts or browns (depending on your preference).
    • Serving: Serve as a side dish to grilled meat, or as a light meal with some rustic bread.

    Tips and Notes

    If you follow a gluten-free diet you can use cornstarch in place of flour. The flavor and texture is a bit different, but the main flavors remain the same.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 959mgPotassium: 847mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3970IUVitamin C: 97.1mgCalcium: 427mgIron: 1.4mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    This post has been sponsored by Sargento, but the opinions here are 100% mine and have not been vetted or revised by the sponsor.

    Edited: Dec 20, 2021 | Publish: Jun 21, 2012

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