Cauliflower Gratin
- 3 lbs cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (1/2 stick)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups hot milk
- 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 14 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 34 cup grated gruyere or 34 cup emmenthaler cheese, divided
- 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 14 cup fresh breadcrumb
- Preheat the oven to 375F Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Boil the cauliflower florets until they just begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pan, then whisk in the flour.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until the raw cereal taste cooks out.
- Add the warm milk (little by little at first), whisking constantly.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper, 1/2 cup of each cheese, and nutmeg.
- Stir well to incorporate.
- Pour 1/3 of the sauce into an 8 x 11 inch baking dish, then add the cauliflower pieces.
- Cover with the remaining sauce.
- Stir together the remaining cheese with the bread crumbs, then spread evenly over the top.
- Melt the remaining two tablespoons butter and drizzle over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is browned.
- If your dish is broiler-safe, run it under the broil for a minute or two to get it extra-crispy.
cauliflower, unsalted butter, allpurpose, hot milk, ground black pepper, nutmeg, grated gruyere, parmesan cheese, fresh breadcrumb
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cauliflower-gratin-367043 (may not work)