From the Executive Kitchen of
Salad Savoy Corp.:
8 to 10 servings
3-1/2 pounds Carnival Cauliflower, cut into florets (about
8 cups)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
7 tablespoons prepared white horseradish, divided
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Ground nutmeg to taste
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 cup (about 4 ounces) packed grated Fontina cheese
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups fresh French bread crumbs
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Steam the cauliflower for 7 to 9 minutes, until
crisp-tender, then transfer it to a 9" x 13" glass
baking dish.
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In a large heavy saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons
butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes
(do not brown). Gradually whisk in the half-and-half. Cook until
the sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, for about
4 minutes.
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Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and the vinegar.
Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pour the sauce
over the cauliflower and mix until cauliflower is well coated.
Sprinkle with the Fontina cheese.
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In a medium-sized heavy skillet, melt 3 tablespoons
butter over medium heat. Mix in the mustard and remaining 2
tablespoons horseradish. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring,
for about 9 minutes, until the crumbs are golden. Sprinkle over
the cauliflower.
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Bake for about 25 minutes, until the cauliflower
is heated through.
SERVING TIPS:
This is a great make-ahead dish. If you'd like, put it together
1 day in advance through Step 4 then cover and keep chilled until
ready to finish with Steps 5 and 6.
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