CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Butter, for greasing

800 g / 3 cups cauliflower florets, rinsed

100 ml / scant 1/2 cup whipping cream 100 ml / scant 1/2 cup milk

60g / 2/3 cup Emmental cheese, grated 2 eggs

Nutmeg

2 slices white bread, crusts removed, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 Preheat the oven to 200C (400F / Gas Mark 6).

2 Grease an ovenproof dish or pan with butter.

3 Blanch the cauliflower florets in boiling salted water for about 2 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water, drain again and place in the greased dish.

1 Whisk together the cream, milk, cheese and eggs, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and pour over the cauliflower.

2 Scatter the bread over the cauliflower and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.