Ingredients
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3 lbs cauliflower, cut into large florets
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kosher salt
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups hot milk
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
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3/4 cup freshly grated gruyere, divided
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm.
- Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
- Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil.
- Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened.
- Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, and the Parmesan.
- Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish.
- Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top.
- Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere and sprinkle on top.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.