Cauliflower and Canadian Bacon Gratin in Muffin Cups

Name: Cauliflower and Canadian Bacon Gratin in Muffin Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 slices stale bread, any kind; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup flour; 2 cups milk; 2 lbs cauliflower, cored and cut into small pieces; 1 cup gruyere cheese, grated; 1/2 cup Canadian bacon, chopped

Submitted by Melanie B.

"This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking and get them excited about eating their own personal vegetable."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8

ingredients

3 slices stale bread, any kind
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₃ cup flour
2 cups milk
2 lbs cauliflower, cored and cut into small pieces
1 cup gruyere cheese, grated
¹⁄₂ cup Canadian bacon, chopped

directions

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!

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Melanie B.

Gilbert, 41

<p>I am a pretty good home cook and a Food Network junkie. Every time I host an event or create a new dish, my confidence grows....I'm always testing new ideas and sometimes (I'm a nerd) that dreams in food.</p> <p>I was proud to have one of my recipes chosen as RecipeZaar's Recipe of the Day on 11/27/09 with my Turkey, Cranberry, & Pesto Sandwich.  I also had the opportunity to cook at the Aetna Healthy Food Fight competition in Los Angeles last summer - talk about pressure!</p>

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