puffed cauliflower cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the cauliflower florets in a saucepan with about 2 inches of water. bring to a boil, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. drain, and set aside.
• melt the butter in a small pan. stir in the flour, and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. gradually stir in the milk, and bring to a boil. season with salt and pepper, and stir in most of the bread crumbs. remove from the heat, and stir in the egg yolks, cheese, and finally cauliflower.
• whip the egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until stiff. fold the cauliflower mixture into the egg whites. transfer to a ceramic or glass 2 quart casserole dish. sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs on top.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden.