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| Christmas Cauliflower | |||||||
| 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets 1/4 cup diced green pepper 1 jar (7.3 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons diced pimientos 1 tablespoon salt Paprika, optional In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower in a small amount of water for 6 or 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. In a medium saucepan, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt. Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-quart baking dish; top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. |
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