[recipe] Cheesy Cauliflower

[Guest guest]

For me this is a main couse item, but it is

also a nice looking, delicious tasting side

dish that practically everyone enjoys; even those

who normally don't favor cauliflower. My son picks

out the mushrooms... oh well, at least he gives

them to me.

 

Cheesy Cauliflower

 

1 large head cauliflower (2 pounds), broken into florets

1/3 cup butter or margarine

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 1/2 cups milk

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

 

In a covered saucepan, cook cauliflower in a small

amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in

another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt

and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring

to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for two minutes or

until thickened. Remove from heat. Drain cauliflower.

Add peas, mushrooms, one cup of the cheese and

cauliflower to the milk mixture; stir gently. Transfer to

a greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining

cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Yield: 8 servings

 

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I wanted to change the world.Ê But I have found that

the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.

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