ukrainian baked cauliflower
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What a nice change from the ways I usually prepare cauliflower. This has got to be something special for all cauliflower lovers! Recipe & Photo: About.com/easterneuropeanfood
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(1 rating)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For ukrainian baked cauliflower
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1 mdhead cauliflower, washed, trimmed and broken into florets
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1/2 ccrisp bacon pieces or chopped ham
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1/2 cplus 2 tbsp. grated cheese of choice
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1/2 cdry bread crumbs or finely chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans
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1 Tbspmelted butter
- CREAM SAUCE:
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2 Tbspbutter
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2 Tbspall purpose flour
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1/2 ccold beef or chicken stock
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1/2 ccold half and half
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1/2 tspsalt
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pepper to taste
How To Make ukrainian baked cauliflower
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1Cook cauliflower, uncovered, in boiling salted water for 8 minutes or until barely tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add bacon or ham and set aside.
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2To make the cream sauce in a small saucepan, make a roux by melting butter, adding flour and cooking 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cold stock and cold cream and, with a wire whisk, stir constantly until sauce boils. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix 1/2 cup cheese into hot cream sauce.
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3Butter a medium shallow casserole pan. Mix cheese sauce with cooked cauliflower and bacon or ham. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
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4Mix bread crumbs or nuts with melted butter and 2 Tbsp. cheese. Sprinkle over cauliflower. Set casserole dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven about 20 minutes or until golden and cauliflower is cooked.
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