Ingredients
1cauliflower head,cut into large florets
½lbSmithfield Cherrywood Stack Pack Bacon,chopped
5tbspbutter
¼cupflour
2cupsmilk
1¼cupsGruyere,grated
1tspsalt
½tsppepper
¼cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated
2tbspbutter,melted
¼cupbread crumbs
Preparation
Steam or boil cauliflower for about 5 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain and place in an 8×8-inch casserole dish
In a medium sized skillet add the bacon pieces. Cook until crisp and sprinkle on top of the cauliflower.
In a medium sized saucepan add the butter and melt. Add the flour and cook about 1 minute until it thickens. Slowly whisk in the milk and add in cheese, salt and pepper.
Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened. Pour evenly over the cauliflower and bacon.
Top with parmesan cheese. Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown at the top.
Serve warm and enjoy.
