This Cauliflower Gratin is a creamy and healthier side dish for your Thanksgiving or holiday table or any weeknight. It's made with simple pantry ingredients and can even be made in advance.
PREHEAT OVEN to 400F degrees.
GREASE a 9x13 baking pan and add the broccoli and cauliflower. Drizzle with 1 tsp avocado oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, or until slightly browned.
MAKE THE CREAMY SAUCE: Meanwhile, melt vegan butter OR avocado oil over medium heat then sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute while whisking constantly. Slowly pour in broth, then milk, coconut cream & cream cheese while whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking and stirring until sauce reduces and thickens - taste and season with salt, pepper, onion salt & garlic powder as needed.
POUR the thickened sauce over the roasted broccoli and cauliflower.
TOP with nut crumbs followed by crushed crackers OR pork rinds mixture or Parmesan crisps.
BAKE for 13-18 minutes, or until bubbly and topping is golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.