Crab and Cauliflower Gratin

INGREDIENTS

1 package (8 oz) Louis Kemp Crab Delights®, Flake or Chunk style, broken up
1 large (3 lbs) cauliflower, cut into 1½-inch florets (6 cups)
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk, warmed
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried Basil
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
Pinch of cayenne or more if you like
Salt and Pepper to taste
6 oz goat cheese
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan
Optional: 1 tablespoon Parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the cauliflower and salt. Cook until cauliflower is tender, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Melt the 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and simmer 5 minutes. Off the heat, slowly whisk in the milk until mixture is smooth. Return to the heat and bring to a boil. Add the bay leaf and simmer 5 minutes, then season with cayenne, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the goat cheese until smooth.

Step 3: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and heat, stirring frequently until golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Step 4: Mix the cauliflower with the Crab Delights® and transfer to a 1-2 quart baking dish. Pour goat cheese sauce over mixture and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake until browned and bubbling, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Paired with Voskkhat Dry White Wine
Adapted from the Louis Kemp website

Crab and Cauliflower Gratin

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