Cauliflower Au Gratin

By Doogie

Ingredients

• 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
• half red pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• Topping: 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 2 tbsp dry)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly butter 6 cup baking dish. In pot of boiling water, cook cauliflower for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain well and transfer to baking dish; sprinkle with red pepper. In saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and garlic; cook, stirring, over low heat for 1 minute. Pour in milk, bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Simmer, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, parsley, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, just until cheese melts. Pour over cauliflower. Mix bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.