CAULIFLOWER A LA CREME

Cauliflower a la Creme image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 heads fresh cauliflower, about 5 pounds untrimmed
Salt to taste if desired
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
Freshly ground pepper, preferably white, to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Trim cauliflower and cut or pull it into about 16 fairly large flowerettes. The weight will be about 2 pounds.
Bring enough water to boil to cover cauliflower when added. Add salt and milk. Bring to boil, cover and cook about 7 minutes. Drain.
Blend thoroughly in food processor or electric blender. There should be about 5 cups.
Heat butter in heavy saucepan and add cauliflower, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cream. Stir to blend and heat until piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 750 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams