Cauliflower Gratin - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1¾ cups milk
• ¼ cup white wine
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of nutmeg
• ½ cup shredded white cheddar
• 2 medium cauliflower heads
• 1 batch white cheddar mornay sauce
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup shredded white cheddar
• ¼ cup shredded parmesan