Easy Cauliflower Gratin: The Ultimate "I Don’t Know What to Make" Dinner Savior!

???? Creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably comforting—this cauliflower gratin is the answer to your weeknight dinner dilemmas! With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, it transforms humble cauliflower into a decadent side or vegetarian main that even picky eaters will love.

Why This Gratin Saves Dinner

✅ Pantry-friendly ingredients – No fancy grocery runs needed.

✅ One-dish wonder – Less cleanup, more relaxation.

✅ Crowd-pleasing – Kids, adults, and cheese lovers unite!

✅ Meal-prep hero – Tastes even better as leftovers.

✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).

Ingredients

(Serves 4 as a main, 6 as a side)

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for GF)

1½ cups (360ml) milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)

1 cup (100g) shredded Gruyère or cheddar

½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan

1 tsp Dijon mustard (secret flavor boost!)

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, but divine)

Salt & pepper to taste

½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)