Cheesy Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower

• 4 T unsalted butter

• 4 T flour

• 1 t dijon mustard

• 1/4 t Aromatic Bitters

• salt and pepper

• pinch of cayenne

• 2 c whole milk

• 1 1/4 c aged cheddar cheese

• chives for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Trim cauliflower into florets and remove core.

3. Par boil for 5-7 minutes-cauliflower will be tender but firm.

4. In a saucepan melt the butter over med/high heat.

5. Add the flour and whisk to combine-cook for 1 minute.

6. Add mustard and a pinch of cayenne and stir to combine.

7. Drizzle in milk in a thin steady stream, whisky the whole time to prevent lumps.

8. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Mixture will thicken.

9. Add one handful of cheese at a time and stir. Repeat until all cheese is gone.

10. Add Aromatic Bitters and salt and pepper to taste.

11. Grease a baking dish and add the par boiled cauliflower and spread in an even layer.

12. Spoon the sauce over the cauliflower.

13. Bake for 30-35 minutes-it will be bronzed and bubbly.

14. Sprinkle with fresh chives and eat!