Fresh cauliflower au gratin
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | medium | Head cauliflower |
| 2 | tablespoons | Water |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | tablespoon | Flour |
| ½ | cup | Milk |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter |
| ½ | cup | Grated sharp Cheddar cheese (optional) |
| Paprika | ||
Directions
1. Wash cauliflower and separate into flowerets.
2. Place flowerets and water in a deep, 1½-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 ½ 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.