Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients:

• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 1 1/2 tbsp. butter
• 1 1/2 flour
• 3/4 tbsp. dry mustard
• 1 cup milk
• sea salt
• black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Bring saucepan of water to a boil
2. Add cauliflower and boil 5-7 minutes
3. Drain cauliflower and rinse under cold water
4. Place cauliflower in a baking dish
5. Pre-heat broiler on high with rack 8 inches from heat source

Directions for cheese sauce:

1. Melt butter
2. Whisk in flour and mustard and cook about 2 minutes
3. Whisk in milk
4. Bring to a boil
5. Reduce heat and simmer until smooth and thickened
6. Remove from heat and add 1/2 of the cheese 
7. Whisk until cheese is melted, adding salt and pepper
8. Pour over cauliflower

Final Preparation:

1. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the mixture
2. Place the dish under broiler for 3-5 minutes

Serves 2 - very filling

Can be used as a side or as a main dish; we used it as a full meal.