CAULIFLOWER AND HORSERADISH GRATIN

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From the April 1999 Bon Appetit magazine, this sounds like it would be good.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 lb cauliflower, trimmed, florets
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c half and half
7 Tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp white wine vinegar
dash(es) ground nutmeg
1 c fontina cheese, packed, grated
1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 c fresh french breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375.
  • 2. Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 9 minutes.
  • 3. Transfer to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • 4. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • 5. Add flour and stir 2 minutes (do not brown).
  • 6. Gradually whisk in half and half.
  • 7. Cook until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
  • 8. Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and vinegar.
  • 9. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • 10. Pour sauce over cauliflower and mix to coat.
  • 11. Sprinkle cheese over.
  • 12. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
  • 13. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • 14. Mix in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish.
  • 15. Add breadcrumbs; stir until crumbs are golden brown, about 9 minutes.
  • 16. Sprinkle over cauliflower.
  • 17. Bake until cauliflower is heated through, about 25 minutes.

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