"Cauliflower Gratin with garlic and sage, a flavorful vegetarain side dish, that is easy simple to make, perfect for the holiday table!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium cauliflower heads (about 10 cups, 20 ounces florets)
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2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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2 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
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1 onion, diced or sub 2 fat shallots)
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6-8 garlic cloves, rough chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped sage (or 2 teaspoons dry sage, or sub rosemary or thyme)
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gf flour)
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2 cups milk, hot
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (fresh grated is nice)
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¼ cup grated gruyere cheese- (or mozzarella -plus 3 Tablespoons for the top)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan or pecorino
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¼ cup crispy bacon bits, or crispy pancetta
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¼ cup vegan “bacon bits”
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bread crumb topping (see notes)