Cauliflower And Canadian Bacon Gratin In Muffin Cups Recipes

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Bake 8 minutes. Stir; bake until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 7-8 minutes longer., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in next 6 ingredients and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. , Pour ¾ cup cheese sauce into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cauliflower and remaining cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. If desired, top with chopped fresh thyme.

CAULIFLOWER AND BACON GRATIN

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 8-inch casserole dish. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a food processor, blend the bread until it forms into crumbs.
• In a large non-stick skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring constantly until all the butter has been absorbed and the bread crumbs are toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream and flour. Add the capers, bacon and 1/2 cup of the Gruyere. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and toss with the cream mixture. Pour the cauliflower mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.

CAULIFLOWER AND CANADIAN BACON GRATIN IN MUFFIN CUPS

Steps:

• In a food processor, shred the bread and Parmesan Cheese together until it becomes crumb like.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat and add flour. Cook whisking vigorously for 2 minutes, being very careful not to burn. Add milk. Cook for another 2 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and add cauliflower. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover pot and cook for abut 5 minutes until the cauliflower begins to soften. Add ham and remaining cheese. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
• Cool mixture and scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into a muffin tin with each cup coated with non stick cooking spray. Cover the top of each "muffin" with the bread and Parmesan mixture.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, covered with foil. Remove foil and bake for about another 15 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
• Enjoy!