Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin
A creamy and cheesy cauliflower dish, perfect as a side or main for vegetarians.
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- •Cauliflowerwashed and cut
- •2 tbsp Butter
- •2 tbsp Plain flour
- •2 cups Milk
- •Saltto taste
- •White pepperto taste
- •Nutmeggrated
- •1 Bay leaf
- •1/2 Onionpricked with cloves
- •Clovesused with onion
- •Cheesefor topping
- •Cayenne pepper(optional)for a zing
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
1 min
- 2
Warm milk with salt, white pepper, bay leaf, grated nutmeg, and onion pricked with cloves. Let it infuse.
10 min
- 3
Melt butter in a pan, add flour to make a roux. Cook gently without browning.
2 min
- 4
Boil cauliflower in salted water until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
10 min
- 5
Strain infused milk and gradually add to the roux, whisking to make bechamel sauce. Add cayenne pepper if desired.
5 min
- 6
Layer bechamel sauce and cauliflower in a baking dish. Top with cheese.
5 min
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden and crusty.
30 min
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