Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Cauliflower Gratin

1 head cauliflower
4 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
¾ cup grated parmesan 
½ cup grated cheddar 
pinch of fresh nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup bread crumbs
4 tablespoons chopped parsley


Cut the cauliflower into small bite size pieces. Lightly blanch the cauliflower in salted water and set aside. In a medium size sauce pot melt the butter with the garlic. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. On low heat add the cheddar cheese and ½ a cup of the parmesan. Continue to heat and stir until all the cheese is melted into the milk. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss the cauliflower in the cheese sauce and spoon into individual serving dishes. Mix together the remaining parmesan, bread crumbs, and parsley and top each ramekin with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minuets. Broil for a few minutes to brown the tops and serve warm.

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