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Scalloped Cauliflower

Scalloped Cauliflower

Cuisine:World

Course:Side Dish

0s prep 25m cook 25m ready

4 servings Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
  • 1
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • Salt and black or white pepper
    • Grated or ground nutmeg
    Sub-recipe steps
    1. Melt in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat: 2 tablespoons butter
    2. Whisk in until well blended and smooth, about 1 ½ minutes: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    3. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in: 1 cup milk
    4. Return the pan to the heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, whisking, until the sauce is smooth and hot and has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. If you are using this sauce as is, season to taste with: Salt and black or white pepper; Grated or ground nutmeg
    5. Prepare White Sauce I, using 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1 cup milk.
  • ½ cup plain or buttered fresh bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan, Gruyère, or aged Cheddar
  • Sweet paprika

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Remove the stem, cut into florets, and steam until tender: 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)

  2. Step 2.

    Spread the florets in the prepared dish. Spoon over them: 2 cups White Sauce I, mixed with ¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  3. Step 3.

    Sprinkle over the top: ½ cup plain or buttered fresh bread crumbs; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan, Gruyère, or aged Cheddar

  4. Step 4.

    Bake until bubbling and browned on the top, about 25 minutes. Serve sprinkled with: Sweet paprika

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