Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish -; 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets -; 3 tbsp. flour -; 2 c. warm milk -; 3/4 c. grated Gruyere, divided -; 3/4 c. shredded white cheddar, divided -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; pinch of ground nutmeg -; 4 slices bacon -; 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; 2 tsp. fresh thyme -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

Ingredients for - Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Bread Crumbs

1. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish

2. 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

3. 3 tbsp. flour

4. 2 c. warm milk

5. 3/4 c. grated Gruyere, divided

6. 3/4 c. shredded white cheddar, divided

7. Kosher salt

8. Freshly ground black pepper

9. pinch of ground nutmeg

10. 4 slices bacon

11. 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

12. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

13. 2 tsp. fresh thyme

14. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon Bread Crumbs

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375° and butter a 9"-x-13" baking dish.

2 . Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil cauliflower for 5 minutes, then drain.

3 . Stage

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour, and stir constantly until lightly browned, 4 minutes.

4 . Stage

Stir in warm milk, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, 8 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup Gruyere and 1/2 cup cheddar. Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg.

5 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble and add to a small bowl with panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

6 . Stage

Arrange cauliflower in buttered baking dish and pour over cheese sauce. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup Gruyere and ¼ cup cheddar and top with bread crumb mixture. Drizzle with olive oil.

7 . Stage

Bake until cheese is bubbling, 20 minutes. Increase heat to broil and broil until bread crumbs are deeply golden,1 minute. Let cool slightly, then serve.