Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower is another vegetable that gets a bad rap.  One that I admit I even disliked up until recently.  After trying this recipe my opinion is changed.  I promise that even your kids will love this cauliflower side dish! 

Time from Prep to Eating: 35 minutes

What You Need:
1.5 quart baking dish

The Stuff:
1 medium cauliflower head, cut into bite sized florets
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
2 cups milk
Fresh ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated parmesan
Unseasoned bread crumbs or panko

Here’s What You Do:
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a medium sauce pan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in one Tbsp flour stirring until well combined. Add second Tbsp of flour, whisking entire mixture for about 2 minutes until the flour is cooked slightly. Slowly pour in the milk whisking the mixture continuously to break up any clumps that might appear and come to a simmer. Continue to whisk for about 3-4 minutes until well combined and thickened then add in the salt, pepper and nutmeg. You’ve just made a “rue!”

Fill the baking dish three-quarters full with the cauliflower. Pour the rue over the cauliflower then top with the parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.