Recipe: Cheddar Cauliflower

Cheddar Cauliflower
Source: Southern Living Magazine, December 1999
Makes 6 servings

1 cauliflower, cut into flowerets
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
1-1/2 cups milk
2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (3 1/2) oz can French-fried onions, crushed, and divided.

Arrange the cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 10 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Place in a lightly-greased 2-qt. baking dish.

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in the flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add the cheese and the next four ingredients, stirring until the cheese melts. Stir in 1-1/2 cups crushed onions. Pour mixture over cauliflower.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining onions, and bake 5 more minutes.