Cauliflower Bacon Gratin with All Bran Crumbles

Cauliflower is elevated with bacon and béchamel in this scrumptious dish. Appetiser or entrée, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 57 minutes
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Servings 8

Key Ingredient

Kellogg's® All-Bran® Flakes

Kellogg's® All-Bran® Flakes

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Ingredient

  • Béchamel Sauce
  • butter 3 tablespoons
  • flour 1/3 cup
  • milk 1½ cups
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Pinch salt
  • Gratin
  • cooked bacon 8 slices
  • Kellogg's® All-Bran® Flakes 1 cup
  • large cauliflower, cut into small florets 1
  • grated parmesan cheese 2/3 cup
  • grated aged cheddar cheese 1/3 cup
  • grated mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup

Cooking steps

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Béchamel Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in flour. Cook, stirring with wooden spoon, for 1 or 2 minutes to make a paste. Gradually stir in milk, nutmeg and salt; cook, whisking, for 5 or 6 minutes or until mixture thickens. Set aside.

3. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse bacon and cereal until coarsely ground; set aside.

4. In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch cauliflower florets for 2 or 3 minutes. Drain well; place in a 3.5 L (13- x 9-inch) baking dish and pour the sauce over top. Sprinkle with parmesan, cheddar and mozzarella. Sprinkle the bacon mixture over top; bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

5. Broil for 1 or 2 minutes or until top is browned.