Cauliflower Cheddar Gratin With Horseradish Crumbs Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Cheddar Gratin With Horseradish Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb cauliflower (1 large head), cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch florets; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 6 oz sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (2 cups); 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion greens; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 20 (2-inch) square saltine crackers; 2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish

Servings: persons

3 lb cauliflower (1 large head), cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch florets
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 oz sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion greens
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
20 (2-inch) square saltine crackers
2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
2
Cook cauliflower in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling
3
until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain cauliflower well in a colander and transfer to baking dish.
4
While cauliflower cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a slow stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, scallion greens, salt, and pepper, whisking until cheese is melted. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and stir gently to combine.
5
Coarsely crumble crackers into a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in horseradish. Pour over crumbs and toss to coat.
6
Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over cauliflower.
7
Bake gratin until topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb cauliflower (1 large head), cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch florets, 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Cheddar Gratin With Horseradish Crumbs falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower Cheddar Gratin With Horseradish Crumbs

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