FINNISH CAULIFLOWER CUSTARD

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Cauliflower is a favorite in Finland. This is from Florence Schwartz's "Vegetable Cooking of All Nations" (a discarded library book full of recipe gems that I bought about 25 years ago at a library book sale for 50 cents :)

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cauliflower, separated into flowerets
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place the cauliflower in a saucepan, cover with water, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is just tender-crisp; drain.
  • Butter a 1-1/2 quart casserole and arrange the flowerets in it.
  • In a small saucepan melt the butter.
  • Stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the parsley, stirring until smooth (a roux whisk can be helpful).
  • Slowly add 1 cup of the milk, stirring to incorporate, and cook until thickened.
  • Pour mixture over the cauliflower.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Into the egg mixture, stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, white pepper and remaining milk.
  • Pour over the creamed cauliflower in the casserole.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 1069, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 12.3

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