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Cauliflower au Gratin
- Ingredients:
- 6 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 oz cooked ham, chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
- Pinch cayenne
- 1-1/2 cups (4 to 6 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 to 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Melt butter in a large skillet. Sauté garlic & ham for 2 min. Add cauliflower and cook just until crisp-tender. Combine flour & cream; stir into skillet & blend well. Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. Pour into a 2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Place under a preheated broiler until lightly browned, about 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately. 6-8 servings.