SOUTH WEST CAULIFLOWER WITH A ZING

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We love cauliflower in our house. This is an awesome and different way to prepare it with a South- West flavour! ***This recipe has been modified slightly May 30/06

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 coarsely chopped garlic clove
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Steam cauliflower just until tender; drain. Melt butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat.
  • In a jar with a lid combine.
  • flour, red pepper, salt, pepper, garlic and milk; shake until blended.
  • Slowly add to butter or margarine in saucepan, stirring constantly until smooth. Add cheese and continue stirring until smooth and thickened.
  • Add more milk to make a roux.
  • (Thick sauce but not paste).
  • Stir in chilies.
  • Arrange cauliflower in a 2 quart baking dish; pour sauce over cauliflower, then sprinkle with bread crumbs if desired.
  • Bake 5 to 10 min or until bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.3, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 222, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2

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