Food Cauliflower Gratin 2.0 (1) Tossing cauliflower with bread crumbs, Dijon, cheddar, herbs and almonds makes this humble veg holiday-special. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 9, 2013 Print Share Prep Time: 25 mins Bake Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup panko bread crumbs ¾ cup finely shredded white cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 6 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard ¼ - ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted ¼ cup chopped, roasted almonds Directions In a small bowl combine panko, cheese, parsley, thyme and orange zest; set aside. Bring a 4-quart pot of lightly salted water to boiling over high heat. Add cauliflower; reduce heat to medium and cook for 4 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain well. In a large bowl combine olive oil, mustard, and salt. Add drained cauliflower and stir gently to coat. Transfer to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart au gratin or rectangular baking dish*. Sprinkle with panko mixture. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake in a 425°F oven on top oven rack for 15 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned. Top with almonds. * At this point, the cauliflower and panko mixtures can be covered and chilled for up to one day. Remove from refrigerator 45 minutes before baking; continue with Step 3. Increase oven to 425° when you remove the turkey; bake gratin while turkey rests. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 326 Calories 16g Fat 40g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 326 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 370mg 16% Total Carbohydrate 40g 15% Total Sugars 36g Protein 7g Vitamin C 51mg 255% Calcium 145mg 11% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 365mg 8%