Mock N Cheese aka Cauliflower Gratin

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 1/2 Onion, small

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 1 Pinch Nutmeg
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Found on apinchofjoy.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower, about 3 pounds
• ½ small onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack)
• ⅔ cup parmesan cheese (or Swiss)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• Pinch of nutmeg

Directions

• Turn cauliflower upside down and cut all around the stem with sharp knife. Remove tough leafy stems. Do not cut the florets apart.
• Spray 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Rinse cauliflower sections and place without draining into baking dish. Cover dish with upside plate or piece of waxed paper. Microwave 3 minutes on high.
• Turn oven to 400 degrees.
• In large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute’ until fragrant, 1-3 minutes
• Add flour and stir to form a roux. Cook, stirring contantly about 1 minute. Lower heat if necessary to avoid browning the roux.
• Add cream/milk slowly, whisking to keep the mixture smooth.
• Bring mixture to slow boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thick, smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
• Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and grated cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
• Pour evenly over the cauliflower in the 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle grated parmesan evenly over the top.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.