COMPANY CAULIFLOWER (BROCCOLI)

COMPANY CAULIFLOWER (BROCCOLI) image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Lg Head Cauliflower or equivalent amount of Broccoli Heads
5 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 pound Mushrooms, sliced
1 Green or Red Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Milk
6 - 8 ounces Pimento Cheese*
Paprika
if you can't find pimento cheese, slices of american cheese and a 4 oz jar of pimentos works just as well

Steps:

Precook head of cauliflower or broccoli for about 10 minutes or until barely tender. Melt butter and thoroughly saute sliced mushrooms and bell pepper until no longer releasing moisture (otherwise final casserole will be soupy since mushrooms and peppers will add moisture while it bakes). Add flour, salt, more butter, if needed, and milk to make sauce. In greased casserole, place a layer of cauliflower or broccoli pieces, topped with pieces or slices of pimento cheese and 1/2 of sauce. Then another layer of cauliflower or broccoli, pimento cheese, and rest of sauce. Sprinkle top with paprika. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until bubbling and browned (about 30 minutes)