Cauliflower With Cheese Sauceside dish 1 medium head cauliflower(2lb) 2 tablespoon flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 cup shredded american cheese 2 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine Heat 1-inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling; add cauliflower. Cover and heat to boiling. Cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain. Melt butter in 8-inch skillet over low heat. Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half and wine (mixture may appear to curdle slightly at first). Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Pour sauce over hot cauliflower. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. |
