CHRISTMAS CAULIFLOWER

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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

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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.

Namawa Samson
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I used a frozen cauliflower and it turned out great. The cheese sauce was perfect.


Hassanansari120 Hassanansari120
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this recipe was amazing! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Cailee garcia
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This was a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I roasted it with some olive oil and garlic and then topped it with the cheese sauce. It was delicious!


Emma Venton
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This was delicious! I made it for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Sue Marranconi
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This was a great recipe! I used a frozen cauliflower and it turned out great. The cheese sauce was perfect.


Kebwal Chaudhary
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I was looking for a new way to cook cauliflower and this recipe caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shezi Kharal Dubai wala
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This was a great recipe! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Safyan Safyan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Salem
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This was a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I roasted it with some olive oil and garlic and then topped it with the cheese sauce. It was delicious!


Raj Oli
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this recipe was amazing! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


José Manuel Gutiérrez Sánchez
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I used a frozen cauliflower and it turned out great. The cheese sauce was perfect.


MARIS JAN
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I made this recipe for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Dave Wehu
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This was a great recipe! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharen Schoeman
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I tried this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a big success! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


El Bampino
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This Christmas cauliflower was a hit at our holiday dinner! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.