QUICK AND EASY, LIGHTLY CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND EGG CHEESE

Quick and Easy, Lightly Curried Cauliflower and Egg Cheese image

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium cauliflower, chopped into florets
1 medium onion, sliced
2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons whole meal flour
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt & fresh ground pepper
4 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup crouton

Steps:

Boil cauliflower and onion in enough salted water to cover, until they are just tender. (10 - 15 minutes) Be careful not to overcook. Drain well.
Arrange the cauliflower and onion in a shallow ovenproof dish, and scatter over the chopped egg.
Put the flour, curry powder and butter/margarine in a saucepan, and cook gently, stirring constantly, to a smooth paste. Add the milk gradually, stirring all the time, gradually bring to the boil, stirring well, until thickened and smooth.
Stir in the thyme and seasoning and allow the sauce to simmer for a minute or two.
Remove from the heat, and stir in about 3/4 of the cheese.
Pour the sauce over the cauliflower, scatter over the croutons, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Brown under a hot grill until golden and serve. Delicious with thick crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 167.9, Sodium 382.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5, Protein 18.7