Cauliflower au Gratin

Name: Cauliflower au Gratin
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; ¼ cup snipped fresh chives; Pinch of salt; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 head cauliflower (about 3 pounds), trimmed and cut into florets

Preparation info

6
portions

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

A great alternative to potatoes, bubbling hot cauliflower is spiked with chèvre and crème fraîche. When served with Braised Lamb Shanks, the meaning of comfort foods is well understood.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower (about 3 pounds), trimmed and cut into florets
2 tablespoons unsalte

Side dish
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 12 inch gratin or shallow baking dish.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add the cauliflower. Simmer until