Gratin of Cauliflower With Gruyere

• medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets (about 2 pounds)↗1
• cooking spray
• kosher salt, divided↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• butter↗2 teaspoons
• panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)↗1⁄3 cup
• shredded gruyere cheese, divided1⁄2 cup
• finely chopped fresh chives2 tablespoons
• finely chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• 2% low-fat milk↗2 cups
• chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley3 tablespoons
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°.

2. 2

   Place cauliflower in a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; coat cauliflower with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss.

4. 4

   Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until almost tender.

5. 5

   Cool 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat broiler.

7. 7

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Remove from heat & stir in panko & 1/4 cup cheese and chives.

9. 9

   Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat & coat with cooking spray.

10. 10

    Add onion to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently.

11. 11

    Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly.

12. 12

    Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

13. 13

    Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk; bring to a boil.

14. 14

    Cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.

15. 15

    Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and pepper.

16. 16

    Pour milk mixture over cauliflower mixture; toss.

17. 17

    Top evenly with cheese mixture & broil 3 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated.