German Cauliflower Souffle
1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets, stemsand core discarded
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
A grating of fresh nutmeg
1 cup grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
Steam or boil the cauliflower until tender. Drain and reserve.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over moderate heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the milk and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Place the cauliflower in a greased, round souffl