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Christmas Cauliflower Recipe

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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

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Christmas Cauliflower Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (7.3 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika, optional

Directions

Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 153 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 448 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Cauliflower in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p31

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Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2012 by hector3918

Family really loved this recipe. The flavors where really rich and robust. As an added bonus it had a nice visual appearance. Great!

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2012 by elaineae

The only change I made is I cut down on the green pepper. We do like everything that went into it but felt it just did not have much taste. If I do make it again I would add some garlic salt or more seasoning.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Morinstoltz

It was OK. Easy to make but a little bland even when I added extra swiss cheese..

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by koalajean

I have cooked this wonderful side dish on many occasions. It is always a hit. everyone loves it so much I don't just make it for christmas. I am usually asked to make this over and over again.