CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Cool weather vegetables will soon be appearing in my southern garden and for us most of the winter months. I am always looking for ways to serve up the abundance of cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage that comes all winter long. Funny how as a child the only way I could gag cauliflower down was with ketchup. Now it is a...
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cut the cauliflower into small flowerets and steam until just fork tender (about five minutes in the microwave).
- 2. Prepare a bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook on low heat stirring for several minutes, or until the roux just starts to brown. Whisk in the milk gradually to form a smooth sauce. Warm until just simmering.
- 3. Remove the sauce from the heat and gradually stir in about half of the cheese, the pepper and the nutmeg.
- 4. Place the steamed cauliflower in a buttered baking dish and cover evenly with the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes at 350° or until golden brown.
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