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.

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