Cauliflower Casserole | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 yellow onion, peeled
• 3 whole cloves
• 3 cups milk, whole or skim
• 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere
• 1/2 cup coarse breadcrumbs, such as panko
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped