Company Cauliflower

Company Cauliflower Jan Peterson

1 medium head cauliflower

1/2 pound mushrooms (sliced)

1/4 cup green pepper ‑ diced

1/3 cup butter or oleo

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

6 slices pimento cheese

dash paprika

Cook cauliflower in boiling salt water until tender and drain. Meanwhile, brown mushrooms and green pepper lightly in butter. Blend in flour; gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring constantly until thick. Add salt. Place 1/2 the cauliflower in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover with 1/2 of cheese and 1/2 sliced vegetables. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in oven 35 minutes at 350 degrees. (Carrots can also be added for color.)