cauliflower and horseradish gratin

(1 RATING)
4 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Nov 30, 2016

From the April 1999 Bon Appetit magazine, this sounds like it would be good.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds cauliflower, trimmed, florets
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 7 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup fontina cheese, packed, grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cups fresh french breadcrumbs

How To Make cauliflower and horseradish gratin

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • Step 2
    Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 9 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Transfer to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Step 4
    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Add flour and stir 2 minutes (do not brown).
  • Step 6
    Gradually whisk in half and half.
  • Step 7
    Cook until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and vinegar.
  • Step 9
    Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Step 10
    Pour sauce over cauliflower and mix to coat.
  • Step 11
    Sprinkle cheese over.
  • Step 12
    (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
  • Step 13
    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 14
    Mix in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish.
  • Step 15
    Add breadcrumbs; stir until crumbs are golden brown, about 9 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Sprinkle over cauliflower.
  • Step 17
    Bake until cauliflower is heated through, about 25 minutes.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake

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