Description
Make a rich and creamy low-carb vegetable bake using broccoli and cauliflower smothered in a sharp, cheesy sauce, perfect for a ketogenic diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup extra shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Steam the broccoli and cauliflower florets until they are tender-crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain them well and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the cream cheese and stir until it is mostly melted.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in the 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the Gruyère cheese until the sauce is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the steamed vegetables in the baking dish. Gently toss to coat all the florets.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let the gratin rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier topping, you can add 1/4 cup of crushed pork rinds mixed with 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the top cheese layer before baking.
- You can blanch the vegetables instead of steaming if you prefer a firmer texture.
- This dish reheats well; cover it loosely with foil when reheating in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 105