Swiss Baked Cauliflower

Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education. - Mark Twain
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1 large head cauliflower or 1/2 head broccoli and 1/2 head cauliflower
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 & 3/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 & 1/2 cups half & half
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup butter, meltedt
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  1. Wash cauliflower; discard leaves; break into flowerlets.  Cook, covered for 10 minutes in a small amount of water.
  2. Drain cauliflower and place in buttered 1 & 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients, (except butter, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese), and pour over cauliflower.
  4. Drizzle butter over top, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. 
  5. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.