Recipe: Cauliflower Au Gratin

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

1 cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
1/2 sweet red bell 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
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 2-tbsp fine dried)
2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 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.

TO MAKE THE TOPPING:
Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan; sprinkle over top of casserole.

Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling.

Makes 4-6 servings
Adapted from unknown source