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Cheese Sauce Over Cauliflower

By: Ruby Zein

"The cheese sauce makes cauliflower hard to resist...even for picky eaters! I like to serve this vegetable dish at holidays and also for lunch along with pork sausage links, croissants and a green salad. --Ruby Zein, Monona, Wisconsin"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Paprika
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, cauliflower and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-15 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and thyme until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
Drain and pat cauliflower dry; place on a serving platter. Top with cheese sauce; sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Cut into wedges.