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M.F.K. Fisher Memorial Cauliflower Casserole





Yields
Makes 6 servings

 1 cauliflower (about 2 1/2 lb.) or 2 quarts cauliflower florets
 1 cup whipping cream
 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded gruyère cheese
  Salt
Step 1
1

Break cauliflower into florets, discarding core and leaves. Rinse florets.

Step 2
2

In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until just tender when pierced, 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 3
3

Drain cauliflower and arrange in a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole.

Step 4
4

Add cream to the empty pan and boil over high heat until it's reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
5

Drizzle cream over cauliflower, sprinkle with pepper, and cover evenly with cheese.

Step 6
6

Bake in a 425° oven just until cheese is lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g29%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 120mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g7%
Protein 11g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.