This delicious creamy potato and cauliflower au gratin combines the flavors of potatoes and cauliflower with a rich, cheesy sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Servings: 8
Nutritional Information Per Serving
- 106 calories
- 4 g total fat
- 2 g saturated fat
- 0 g transfat
- 2 g monounsaturated fat
- 10 mg cholesterol
- 223 mg sodium
- 12 g total carbohydrate
- 2 g dietary fiber
- 3 g total sugars
- 6 g protein
Ingredients
- 1 large potato, chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced leaks
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- In a medium saucepan, boil water. Once boiling, add potato and cauliflower to parboil.
- Drain, cool and set aside in a medium bowl.
- Preheat a medium saute pan on medium heat; add olive oil. Saute leeks and garlic until tender.
- Using a whisk, add flour and stir to incorporate well.
- Deglaze the pan by adding in milk and chicken stock. Let come to a boil, whisking regularly.
- Stir in the thyme, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
- Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place potatoes and cauliflower in the baking dish.
- Pour leek and milk mixture over potatoes and cauliflower. Sprinkle with cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the top.
- Garnish with parsley.
Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
Additional References and Notes:
- Chop potatoes and cauliflower about the size of a nickel so the dish will cook evenly in 25 minutes.
Relevant reading
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