M.F.K. Fisher Memorial Cauliflower Casserole
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Break cauliflower into florets, discarding core and leaves. Rinse florets.
Step 2
2
In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until just tender when pierced, 5 to 8 minutes.
Step 3
3
Drain cauliflower and arrange in a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Step 4
4
Add cream to the empty pan and boil over high heat until it's reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
5
Drizzle cream over cauliflower, sprinkle with pepper, and cover evenly with cheese.
Step 6
6
Bake in a 425° oven just until cheese is lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Add salt to taste.
Ingredients
1 cauliflower (about 2 1/2 lb.) or 2 quarts cauliflower florets
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded gruyère cheese
Salt
Directions
Step 1
1
Break cauliflower into florets, discarding core and leaves. Rinse florets.
Step 2
2
In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until just tender when pierced, 5 to 8 minutes.
Step 3
3
Drain cauliflower and arrange in a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Step 4
4
Add cream to the empty pan and boil over high heat until it's reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
5
Drizzle cream over cauliflower, sprinkle with pepper, and cover evenly with cheese.
Step 6
6
Bake in a 425° oven just until cheese is lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Add salt to taste.
