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ukrainian baked cauliflower

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Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Apr 2, 2013

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

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, washed, trimmed and broken into florets
  • 1/2 cup crisp bacon pieces or chopped ham
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. grated cheese of choice
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs or finely chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • CREAM SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold beef or chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup cold half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - pepper to taste

How To Make ukrainian baked cauliflower

  • Step 1
    Cook 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.
  • Step 2
    To 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.
  • Step 3
    Butter a medium shallow casserole pan. Mix cheese sauce with cooked cauliflower and bacon or ham. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
  • Step 4
    Mix 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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