Post by chief_cook2 on Sept 11, 2004 8:56:19 GMT -6
SERVINGS: 8
2 heads cauliflower, cut into flowerets
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
SAUCE:
3 tbs. butter
3 tbs. all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
pinch ground nutmeg
6 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
pinch cayenne pepper
chopped parsley
HEAT OVEN TO 4OO DEGREES. CAULIFLOWER: In bowl, toss together cauliflower, olive oil, salt, pepper until well coated. Transfer to baking sheet. Roast 30 min. or until tender. SAUCE: In saucepan, melt butter. Sprinkle the flour over butter in saucepan, whisk until mixture is slightly brown. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg simmer 3 min. Remove from heat. Whisk in cheese and cayenne until cheese is melted. Transfer cauliflower to serving platter. Spoon the sauce over cauliflower. SERVE IMMEDIATELY AND WITH PARSLEY AS A GARNISH.*