Cauliflower Au Gratin – Firinda Karnibahar
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February 29, 2012
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March 5, 2012
Ingredients:
- 1 medium cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 table spoons olive oil
- 1+1 teaspoons paprika
- 2 table spoons flour
- ½ stick of butter
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups grated jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a pot, combine boiling water and cauliflower florets. Boil until tender, but firm, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a colander, rinse under cold water and drain well. Place the florets evenly in an oven safe dish (14”x10”).
In a medium sauce pan sauté onions and ground beef about 4-5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt and pepper to taste. Evenly distribute the mixture over the cauliflowers.
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| Ground beef mixture over the cauliflower florets |
In a pot melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, whisking constantly over medium heat about 4-5 minutes. Add the cold milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Bring to a simmer , remove from heat.
Pour the sauce over the cauliflowers. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the sauce & cauliflower mixture. Evenly distribute grated cheese over the dish. Sprinkle paprika over the cheese. Cover the dish with an aluminum or wax paper.
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| cheese sprinkled over the dish |
Bake until the cheese melts. Then remove the cover and bake until the top is golden brown.
Cut into pieces and serve hot.
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| Ready to be served |
Afiyet Olsun! Bon Appetit!
