Cheesy Vegetable & Bacon Gratin - Alberta Milk

Ingredients

• 1 head local cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 8 cups/2 L)
• 8 slices bacon, cut into thin strips, divided
• 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried
• 2 cups (500 mL) 2% milk
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Gruyère cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) shredded Gruyère cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley