Cauliflower Au Gratin

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Cauliflower Au Gratin

 

1-cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups)

1/2 sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped

2-tbsp butter

3-tbsp all-purpose flour

1-clove garlic, minced

1-1/4-cups milk

1/2-cups grated cheddar cheese

1/4-cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4-cup chopped dill or parsley

1/4-tsp salt

1/4-tsp pepper

 

Topping

1/2-cup fresh bread crumbs (or 2-tbsp fine dried)

2-tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

 

Preheat oven to 375*

Lightly butter 6-cup baking dish

In pot of boiling water, cook cauliflower for 3-5 minutes or until

tender-crisp.

 

Drain well and transfer to baking dish

Sprinkle with red pepper In non-stick, or heavy saucepan, melt butter

Add flour and garlic; cook, stirring over low heat for 1 minute.

 

Pour in milk; bring to simmer, stirring constantly

Simmer, stirring for 2-3 minutes until thickened

Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, dill, salt, and pepper Cook, stirring

until cheeses melt Pour over cauliflower

 

Topping:

Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan; sprinkle over top Bake uncovered for

25-30 minutes or until bubbling

Makes 4-6 servings