Pepped up Cauliflower Casserole

Name: Pepped up Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, washed and separated into flowerets; 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup buttered bread crumb

Submitted by *Parsley*

"The green pepper gives the casserole some extra flavor. No canned soup needed!"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 head cauliflower, washed and separated into flowerets
1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 ¹⁄₂ cups evaporated milk
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon white pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon paprika
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
¹⁄₂ cup buttered bread crumb
PREPARATION

directions

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease or spray a 2-qt casserole dish.
In a saucepan combine cauliflower with peppers and onion; cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and place into a casserole dish.
In a separate saucepan; melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour and stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, salt, pepper and paprika, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
Pour this sauce over cauliflower in the casserole dish.
Top with remaining cheese, then buttered breadcrumbs.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

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Reviews

Quite easy to make and very delicious. I used a red bell pepper for color, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly as written. I have made this several times! A very nice way to vary my cauliflower repertoire.

Molly53