Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients (17)

• FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE:
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1-2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 3/4 cup finely shredded Manchego Cheese or Gouda Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon or to taste chili powder
• pinch of ground nutmeg
• FOR THE CAULIFLOWER:
• 2 pound head of cauliflower
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• Spanish paprika
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds