Cauliflower Gratin

By Heather_D

This is the one cauliflower recipe that Jay will eat.

Ingredients

• 3 lb. head of Cauliflower, cut into florets
• 4 Tbsp butter, divided
• 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• 2 cups Hot Milk
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 3/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cup Italian Style Bread Crumbs

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large pot, cook the cauliflower florets in boiling water for 5-6 minutes or until tender but still firm; Drain. In a medium saucepan, over LOW heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add the flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add hot milk to the flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil; Whisk constantly for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp of salt, pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup Swiss Cheese and the Parmesan Cheese. Pour 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of an 8” x 8” glass dish. Place cauliflower on top of the sauce and spread the remaining sauce evenly on top of the cauliflower. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Swiss Cheese and the Bread Crumbs on top of the sauce. Drizzle 2 Tbsp melted butter over the gratin: Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.