Gratin Of Cauliflower With Gruyere - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets (about 2 pounds)
cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Place cauliflower in a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; coat cauliflower with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until almost tender.
Cool 5 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Remove from heat & stir in panko & 1/4 cup cheese and chives.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat & coat with cooking spray.
Add onion to pan; saute 4 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently.
Add garlic; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk; bring to a boil.
Cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and pepper.
Pour milk mixture over cauliflower mixture; toss.
Top evenly with cheese mixture & broil 3 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated.