Cauliflower Gratin with Manchego and Almond Sauce

This outrageously rich sauce, flavored with salty, nutty Manchego, gets poured on sautéed cauliflower and baked until it's golden and bubbling.

Category: Side Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 30 minutes
by FoodandWineRecipes

Ingredients

3/4 cup half-and-half

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Salt and freshly ground pepper

One 2-pound head of cauliflower cut into 1 1/2-inch florets

1/2 cup whole roasted almonds with skin plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds (3 ounces)

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or oth such as Gouda

1 medium onion finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon Pimentón de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika)


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