Cauliflower Au Gratin
Source of Recipe
Taste of Home
List of Ingredients
Cauliflower Au Gratin
The first time I made this rich side dish for a big family meal, it was an instant hit. When everyone had eaten their fill, there was a lively discussion on who would be the lucky one to take home the leftovers.
INGREDIENTS
* 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), broken into florets
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 6 tablespoons butter
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1-1/2 cups milk
* 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* Dash cayenne pepper
* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
SERVINGS 5-7
CATEGORY Side Dish
METHOD Baked
PREP 20 min.
COOK 15 min.
TOTAL 35 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. In another saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir in cauliflower, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 5-7 servings.Recipe
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