Christmas Cauliflower

 

1 head cauliflower

110g (4 oz). sliced mushrooms

1/2 diced green pepper

50g (2oz) butter

1 tabs flour

250ml (1/2 pt) milk

1 tsp. salt

110g (4oz) mature cheddar grated

2 tabs chopped pimento (optional)

 

Method

* Break cauliflower into medium size florets. Cook in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

* Sauté the mushrooms and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until smooth and thickened. Stir in cheese, salt and pimento.

* Heat oven to 150oC gas 5. Arrange half the cauliflower in a buttered casserole dish. Pour on half the sauce. Add the remaining cauliflower and remaining sauce. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes.