Cauliflower In Cheese Sauce
Posted for zwt-6, this recipe comes from the usborne children's world cookbook that gramma gave my son when he was first learning to cook. any strong-flavored cheese will work in this recipe, such as cheddar, but if you are looking for an authentic dutch flavor, choose either edam or gouda. the servings, cook & prep time are estimates.
Steps
Remove the leaves from the cauliflower , rinse it well and then cut out the core.
Cut the rest into four pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add the cauliflower.
Cook for 5-6 minutes , or until tender.
Drain and put it into an ovenproof casserole dish.
Meanwhile , melt the butter in a saucepan , over low heat.
Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.
Cook the mixture gently for a minute , then take the pan off the heat.
Stir in the milk , a little at a time.
Return the pan to the heat and let it cook on low for 5-10 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Stir most of the grated cheese into the saucepan to melt.
Season it with pinches of the salt , pepper and nutmeg.
When the sauce has melted , pour over the cauliflower and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
Place under the broiler for a few minutes and until the top starts to bubble and brown.
Ingredients
cheese, cauliflower, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, nutmeg