CHRISTMAS CAULIFLOWER

Christmas Cauliflower image

A Swiss cheese sauce gives this vegetable casserole an extra special taste. I have served it for Christmas for the past 20 years, and my family says the meal just wouldn't be as delicious without it. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (7.3 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika, optional

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt. , Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.