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Cook cauliflower about 4 minutes in boiling salted water, covered.
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Drain and chop finely.
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Melt butter; add flour
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Stir till smooth.
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Add milk and cream.
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Cook till slightly thickened on low, stirring.
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Take off heat; add cheese (withhold 2 tablespoons) salt and nutmeg. Cool.
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Meanwhile, beat egg whites.
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Fold cauliflower into cream mixture.
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Fold in beaten yolks, but first add little cream mixture to temper eggs. Fold in egg whites
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Pour into greased 1-quart baking dish.
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Sprinkle with 2 remaining tablespoons cheese.
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Bake 325°F for 30 minutes, or golden brown.