Recipe - Cheesy Cauliflower

If you are a lacto-ovo vegetarian you must try this recipe.

1 large head cauliflower (2 pounds), broken into florets
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

In a covered saucepan, cook cauliflower in a small amount of water until risp-tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for two minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat. Drain cauliflower. Add peas, mushrooms, one cup of the cheese and cauliflower to the milk mixture; stir gently. Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20
minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Yield: 8 servings
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