Cauliflower Au Gratin

Cauliflower Au Gratin

1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), broken into florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. In another saucepan, sauté garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir in cauliflower, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 5-7 servings