Cauliflower au Gratin
Directions
- 1Break cauliflower into florets and steam for 5-6 minutes.
- 2Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 3Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot.
- 4Add 3 tablespoons of flour and whisk until light brown.
- 5Add a splash of heavy cream and keep mixing until a paste forms.
- 6Add the remaining heavy cream and whisk until the sauce thickens.
- 7Add a sprig of fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon of fresh black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 8Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg.
- 9Turn off the heat and add 1 cup of grated cheese.
- 10Butter the bottom of the baking dish.
- 11Add 3 tablespoons of cheese sauce to the dish.
- 12Layer the steamed cauliflower florets on top of the cheese sauce.
- 13Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
- 14Top with a little more cheese and 1/4 cup of bread crumbs.
- 15Bake until nicely browned on top.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup gruyere cheese or monterey jack
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup bread crumbs
Equipment
steamerpotwhiskwooden spoonbaking dish