# Κουνουπίδι Ογκρατέν

A cauliflower gratin recipe from the "Ideas for Our Festive Table" series.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 medium cauliflower
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 50 g flour
- 600 ml whole milk
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- 160 g gruyere, grated
- 40 g Parmesan, finely grated mixed with breadcrumbs for the crust

## Instructions

1. Separate cauliflower into florets and boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender but firm. Drain well.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until absorbed.
3. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened.
4. Remove from heat, season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and stir in Gruyere until melted.
5. Transfer cauliflower to an ovenproof dish and pour the béchamel sauce over it.
6. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- whisk
- ovenproof dish
- oven

## Tips

- Cook the cauliflower for 5-7 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Let the gratin rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRFsk65Y/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6050f108-5cca-4bb9-83be-d13640ec7db2
- Extracted: 2025-12-15

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