Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients:

1 large head cauliflower
1 c heavy cream
1/2 c milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 T. butter
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. nutmeg
1 c. cheddar cheese
2 t. fresh thyme (or equivalent dried)

1 T olive oil
1/4 c. Italian-style bread crumbs
1/2 c. parmesan

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Prepare and boil cauliflower florets in pot of salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain. Do not overcook (cauliflower will cook in oven later).

3. Combine cream, milk, and garlic in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 3 minutes.

4. Combine cauliflower, cream mixture, melted butter, pepper, salt, nutmeg, and cheddar (if using dried thyme, add it here or wait until the very end for fresh thyme). Transfer to baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.

5. Combine olive oil, bread crumbs, and parmesan in small bowl. Remove foil, add bread crumb mixture, and bake another 10-20 minutes.