Mixed Vegetable Casserole (Gronsaksgratin) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces green beans, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 head cauliflower floret (about 2 cups)
1 small onion, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)

Preparation

Heat one inch water to boiling; add carrots, beans, cauliflower and onion.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Drain vegetables, reserving liquid; place vegetables in a 2 quart baking dish.
Heat butter over low heat until melted; blend in flour, salt and pepper; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
Stir one cup of the reserved vegetable water and the whipping cream into the butter/flour mixture; heat to boiling stirring constantly; boil and stir one minute; remove from heat.
Pour sauce over vegetables; sprinkle with cheese; broil until top is light brown and bubbly about 3 to 4 minutes.