cauliflower and horseradish gratin

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From the April 1999 Bon Appetit magazine, this sounds like it would be good.

(1 rating)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cauliflower and horseradish gratin

  • 3 1/2 lb
    cauliflower, trimmed, florets
  • 6 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 7 Tbsp
    prepared horseradish
  • 1 tsp
    white wine vinegar
  • dash
    ground nutmeg
  • 1 c
    fontina cheese, packed, grated
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 c
    fresh french breadcrumbs

How To Make cauliflower and horseradish gratin

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • 2
    Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 9 minutes.
  • 3
    Transfer to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • 4
    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • 5
    Add flour and stir 2 minutes (do not brown).
  • 6
    Gradually whisk in half and half.
  • 7
    Cook until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
  • 8
    Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and vinegar.
  • 9
    Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • 10
    Pour sauce over cauliflower and mix to coat.
  • 11
    Sprinkle cheese over.
  • 12
    (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
  • 13
    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • 14
    Mix in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish.
  • 15
    Add breadcrumbs; stir until crumbs are golden brown, about 9 minutes.
  • 16
    Sprinkle over cauliflower.
  • 17
    Bake until cauliflower is heated through, about 25 minutes.

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