Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 10″ baking dish.

Step 2: Pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Step 3: Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium heavy saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute; do not let the mixture brown. Slowly whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3-4 minutes.

Step 4: Remove from the heat and whisk in the Monterey Jack, half of the goat cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. If the mixture seems too thick, thin with a little extra milk.

Step 5: Transfer the sauce to a large bowl, add the cauliflower, and stir well to combine. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining goat cheese and Parmesan. Slip a rimmed baking sheet underneath and bake until the cauliflower is tender and the top is bubbly and golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Reprinted with permission from Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain (2011 Clarkson Potter).