Cauliflower au Gratin

By Master Chef on November 14th, 2019 · In Budget Cooking, Casseroles, Cheeses, Dinner, Herbs and Spices, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Side Dishes, Techniques, Vegetables

Cauliflower is somewhat bland on its own, but made into this exceptional ‘au gratin‘, it shines as a brilliant side dish your family will enjoy often.

Cauliflower au Gratin

Cook time

35 mins

Total time

35 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Side Dishes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower head
2 Tablespoons butter; melted
2 Tablespoons flour; all-purpose
1 1/2 Cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 Cup Parmesan cheese; grated
1 Cup Swiss cheese; shredded
1/2 Cup ham; cooked, chopped
1/2 Cup breadcrumbs
1/4 Cup butter; melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Wash cauliflower, and break into florets. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water about 10 minutes or until done; drain. Place in a 2-quart casserole; keep warm.
Combine 2 Tablespoons butter and flour; cook over low heat until bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Add cheese, stirring until melted; add ham.
Spoon sauce over cauliflower.
Saute breadcrumbs in 1/4 Cup butter until golden; spoon over sauce.
Bake for 25 minutes or until sauce has browned nicely.

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