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"Cauliflower Au Gratin" Posted by thndrkttn on 05-05-09 at 09:57 AM
This is strictly a Christmas dish. (Well, in our house anyway...) Cauliflower Au Gratin 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips 1 large head cauliflower, florets cut into 1/4-inch lengthwise slices 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream 1 pinch cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in the prosciutto and sauté 2 minutes more. Add the cauliflower and cook just until it begins to lose its crispness, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and then the cream. Blend well. Season with the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Heat to boiling and immediately remove from heat. Pour the cauliflower into a shallow au gratin dish. Top with the cheese and parsley. Bake until the top is lightly browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.