Chef-Boy-I-Be Illinois' Easy Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients

• 4 cups cauliflower florets (about 1/2 large head)

• 1 (12 ounce) can nonfat milk, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Microwave cauliflower according to your brand's directions (8-10 mins) and until desired tenderness. We like ours without any crunch.

2. 2

   Bring 1 1/4 cups milk and salt to a boil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, whisk flour and the remaining 1/4 cup milk in another small bowl until smooth; stir the mixture into the pan and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in the cheese, chives, mustard and pepper.

4. 4

   Stir microwaved cauliflower into cheese sauce and serve.

5. 5

   OPTIONAL: Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture (1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon oil). Broil until the top is crispy and beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.