Christmas Cauliflower
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A Swiss cheese sauce gives this vegetable casserole an extra special taste. I have served it for Christmas for the past 20 years, and my family says the meal just wouldn't be as delicious without it.
-Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
SERVINGS: 8-10
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 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, cubed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced pimientos
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Paprika, optional
Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring 1-in. of water and cauliflower for to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and pat dry.
Meanwhile in a large saucepan, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt.
Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.