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Cauliflower Gratin (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 small onion , studded with 1 clove
1 small bay leaf
1 small sprig fresh thyme
5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
3 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch florets (about 7 1/2 cups)
1 tsp kosher salt , plus more as needed
1 generous cup finely grated gruyere cheese (about 3 oz)
1 tsp cognac or brandy
pinch of cayenne
4 gratings of fresh nutmeg
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Butter a 1 1/2 quart gratin dish and set it aside.
Make the sauce. In medium sauce pan, heat the milk with the onion, bay leaf, and thyme to just below the boiling point. Set aside. In another medium pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat, and then sift in the flour. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon in a figure-8 motion, until it lightens in color, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, bring a medium pot of water to a boil, season with salt, and add the cauliflower. Cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Arrange the cauliflower, florets-side up, in the buttered gratin dish.
Strain the sauce and season it with a teaspoon salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne to taste. Whisk in the cheese, 1 tablespoon of the butter, and the Cognac until smooth, taking care not to over mix. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the butter to coat evenly. Sprinkle the top of the cauliflower with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the top of the cauliflower gratin is golden brown and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	210.76 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.55g	16%
Cholesterol	27.48mg	9%
Sodium	529.86mg	22%
Potassium	211.01mg	4%
Total Carbs	21.87g	7%
Sugars	6.31g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	5%
Protein	6.03g	12%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	162.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.7 Kcal (623 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.44g	16%
Cholesterol	19.39mg	9%
Sodium	373.83mg	22%
Potassium	148.87mg	4%
Total Carbs	15.43g	7%
Sugars	4.45g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	5%
Protein	4.26g	12%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	114.9mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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