Finnish Cauliflower Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Place the cauliflower in a saucepan, cover with water, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is just tender-crisp; drain.
• Butter a 1-1/2 quart casserole and arrange the flowerets in it.
• In a small saucepan melt the butter.
• Stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the parsley, stirring until smooth (a roux whisk can be helpful).
• Slowly add 1 cup of the milk, stirring to incorporate, and cook until thickened.
• Pour mixture over the cauliflower.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
• Into the egg mixture, stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, white pepper and remaining milk.
• Pour over the creamed cauliflower in the casserole.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set.
• Serve hot.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In another saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cauliflower, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.