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Keto Cauliflower Au Gratin

Keto Cauliflower Gratin

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 333
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium-Large Head of Cauliflower. Cut into Florets. About 650 grams.
  • 60 grams Gruyère Cheese Grated.
  • 1/4 Cup Finley Crushed Pork Rinds.
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Chopped Parsley or Chives Garnish.
Keto Béchamel Sauce
  • 113 grams Butter Grated.
  • 30 grams Gruyère Cheese Grated.
  • 30 grams Parmesan-Reggiano Grated.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric Optional, For Color.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
  • Salt To Taste.
  • Pepper To Taste.

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut cauliflower into florets and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes to steam . Do not add water!
  3. Place steamed cauliflower in a colander and allow to drain.
  4. While the cauliflower is cooling, start preparing the béchamel sauce.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat add butter.
  6. Once butter is melted, add water and heavy whipping cream.
  7. Whisk in xanthan gum and slowly add in grated cheese while continuing to whisk.
  8. Once sauce thickens and is heated through, set aside. About 2-3 minutes.
  9. Pat dry the steamed cauliflower to remove excess liquid.
  10. In an oven safe baking dish, add half the sauce to the bottom of the dish.
  11. Add the cauliflower to the baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  12. Pour the remainder of the béchamel sauce on top of the cauliflower.
  13. Sprinkle 60 grams of the gruyère cheese on top of the cauliflower, followed by the crushed pork rinds.
  14. Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil on top of the dish.
  15. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  16. Top with dried parsley or chives.
  17. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information (6 Servings):
  • 333 Calories
  • 5.4g Carbohydrates
  • 1.2g Fiber
  • 31.3g Fat 
  • 8.6g Protein 
 
Net Carbs: 4.2g / Serving