Fresh Cauliflower Au Gratin

Categories: Appetizers | Vegetables | Salads | Cheese/eggs | Microwave

Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

1 md Head cauliflower
2 tb Water
1/4 ts Salt
1 tb Flour
1/2 c Milk
1 tb Butter
1/2 c Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
-(optional)
Paprika

Instructions:
1. Wash cauliflower and separate into flowerets. 2. Place flowerets and
water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. 3.
Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 to 9 minutes. Set aside. 4. In a
medium-sized, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl melt butter, uncovered, in
Microwave Oven 15 seconds. 5. Blend in flour and salt. Stir till smooth.
Gradually add milk. 6. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven for 1 minute.
Stir. Heat an additional 1 1/2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and
smooth. Stir occasionally. 7. Stir grated cheese into sauce. 8. Pour sauce
over cauliflower and heat, uncovered, in Micro- wave Oven 1 minute or until
cauliflower is heated through. 9. Sprinkle paprika over sauce before
serving.

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