*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       FRESH CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Vegetables
                Salads                           Cheese/eggs
                Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       md           Head cauliflower
   2       T            Water
     1/4   t            Salt
   1       T            Flour
     1/2   c            Milk
   1       T            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.
 


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