Cauliflower Gratin

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Night Before Dinner

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

1 (3-pound) head cauliflower, cut into large florets
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

Directions

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.

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Karey Philadelphia, PA 02-01-2010
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Tasty, delicious and a breeze to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a holiday dinner party and everyone loved it! I just made it again but switched up the cheese, it was just... as delicious as the first time! I used medium sharp cheddar instead of the swiss. I adjusted the roux and milk ratio as well. This recipe is definitely a keeper! Read more
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sandy morganfield, KY 01-15-2010
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Sooooooooo Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was unbelievably good. The buttery taste of the gruyere and parm was outstanding. I will defenately be making this again
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S Westwood, MA 01-05-2010
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So Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I decided to try and make this, i loved when I was little my mom would steam cauliflower and put cheese sauce on top. This... recipt brings me back to that but it's better. I used sharp cheddar cheese instead and used panko breadcrumbs on top to make it extra crispy. I will definately be making this again!Read more
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susan fort pierce, FL 01-05-2010
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Very Good!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this dish New Years Eve for my family and nothing was left. Very good and easy to make. Everyone loved it. I will... make it again... Susan M. N. Hutchinson Island, FLRead more
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lindsi West Valley, UT 12-30-2009
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Absolutely delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it! Everyone wanted more! The only mistake I made was not making enough... and the cauliflower was overcooked but that's my fault!Read more
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Steven The Woodlands, TX 12-30-2009
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Good, not spectacular
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I followed the directions exactly, but had to add a lot of extra milk as the roux makes the sauce much too thick. If I make... this again, I will add roux as needed.Read more