Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Gratin
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
- 3 cups whole milk, or more if needed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets, each floret cut into 2 or 3 pieces
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350F and butter a 10-inch baking dish.
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium heavy saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute; do not let the mixture brown.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the Monterey Jack, half of the goat cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- If the mixture seems too thick, thin with a little extra milk.
- Transfer the sauce to a large bowl, add the cauliflower, and stir well to combine.
- Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining goat cheese and Parmesan.
- Slip a rimmed baking sheet underneath and bake until the cauliflower is tender and the top is bubbly and golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
unsalted butter, milk, flour, cheese, goat cheese, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, head of cauliflower, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cauliflower-and-goat-cheese-gratin-382813 (may not work)