Title: Fresh Cauliflower Au Gratin
Categories: Appetizer Vegetable Salad Cheese Microwave
Yield: 4 Servings
| 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 |
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.