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Cauliflower with Almonds

Name: Cauliflower with Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; Shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; Paprika; Cooked green beans, optional

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

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6-8 servings

"THIS WAS MOTHER'S favorite vegetable dish for Thanksgiving dinner because it was so showy. The huge head of cauliflower was presented whole, covered with cheese sauce. The green beans surrounding it gave the dish a bright, festive look."

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Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
Paprika
Cooked green beans, optional

Directions

Trim leaves from cauliflower, leaving 1 in. of stem for support. Place in Dutch oven; add hot water that covers stem but does not touch head. Cover and steam until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan; blend in flour and salt. Add milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. To serve, cut off stem and place cauliflower in a serving dish. Spoon the sauce over and sprinkle with cheese, almonds and paprika. Accompany with green beans if desired.

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