Cauliflower with Gruyere sauce

Plain steamed or microwaved cauliflower turns into something extraordinary when you cover it with this rich-tasting twist on a classic cheese sauce.

SERVINGS: 4   |  TOTAL TIME: 23 min

Ingredients

• 8 cup(s) cauliflower
• bite-size florets
• 4 teaspoon flour, all-purpose
• 1 cup(s) 1% milk, divided
• 1/2 cup(s) cheese, Gruyere, shredded
• 1 tablespoon chives, fresh or chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper, black ground to taste

Directions

1. Place cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 2 to 4 minutes.)

2. Meanwhile, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Add the flour mixture; cook, whisking, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Remove from heat; stir in Gruyere, chives (or parsley), garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon over the cauliflower and serve.

Nutrition Details
per serving

• Calories 136, Fat 6g, Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 247mg, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 10g, Fiber 5g, Carbohydrates 13g

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Recipe : Ham & Cheese Egg Cups

Ingredients

• Cooking spray, for pan
• 12 slices ham
• 1 c. shredded cheddar
• 12 large eggs
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400º and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Line each cup with a slice of ham and sprinkle with cheddar. Crack an egg into each ham cup and season with salt and pepper.
2. Bake until eggs are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes (depending on how runny you like your yolks).
3. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Cauliflower Casserole with Cheddar

This dump-and-stir casserole recipe could not be easier. Fresh thyme and smoked paprika give the cauliflower great flavor, without having to add loads of heavy cream and butter.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head cauliflower) 
• 8 ounces sour cream 
• 1 cup coarsely grated mild white cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions
Step 1  
Preheat the oven to 350° and butter a shallow 9-by-13-inch ceramic baking dish.

Step 2  
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Blanch the cauliflower until just tender, 4 minutes. Drain in a colander.

Step 3  
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, sour cream, half the cheese, paprika, thyme, salt and red pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the top is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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