Finnish Cauliflower Custard

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Cauliflower is a favorite in finland. this is from florence schwartz's vegetable cooking of all nations" (a discarded library book full of recipe gems that i bought about 25 years ago at a library book sale for 50 cents :)"

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350f.

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Place the cauliflower in a saucepan , cover with water , add 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is just tender-crisp.

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Drain.

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Butter a 1-1 / 2 quart casserole and arrange the flowerets in it.

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In a small saucepan melt the butter.

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Stir in the flour , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and the parsley , stirring until smooth.

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Slowly add 1 cup of the milk , stirring to incorporate , and cook until thickened.

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Pour mixture over the cauliflower.

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In a mixing bowl , beat the eggs.

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Into the egg mixture , stir in the remaining 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , white pepper and remaining milk.

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Pour over the creamed cauliflower in the casserole.

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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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cauliflower, salt, butter, flour, fresh parsley, milk, eggs, white pepper