Cauliflower Casserole Deluxe

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cauliflower Casserole Deluxe

Recipe By : modified from Fresh Ideas for Vegetable Cooking (Massie)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Low fat
Vegetables Cheese/eggs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Ounces cauliflower florets -- about 3 1/2 cups
2 Medium tomatoes -- sliced
1 8 Ounces Can water chestnuts -- sliced
2 green onions -- with tops, chopped
1/4 Cup chopped celery
1/4 Cup chopped red bell pepper
1 Teaspoon basil
1/2 Teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
1/8 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Cup skim milk
4 Ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded
1/4 Cup seasoned bread crumbs
minced fresh parsley -- (optional)

Steam fresh cauliflower florets about 5-7 min or frozen florets
according to package instructions just until crisp tender; drain.
Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Saute green onions, celery, and
bell peppers until limp. Add seasonings. Blend in flour and cook 1 min.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.
In a 2-quart baking dish, layer half the cauliflower, sliced tomatoes
and water chestnuts. Pour over half the sauce. Repeat layers ending with
sauce. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and parsley. Bake at 350° F for 25-30
min until bubbly and top is a light golden brown.

per serving: 157 Kcal 4.0g Fat (2.2g sat fat) 22% CFF 517mg Na 4.4g
fiber (11.2g PRO/4.0g FAT/22.2g CHO)





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NOTES : Rosemary Winters (rosie@iadfw.net).


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 2536 0 0 0 0 0 0 2683 0 0 1586 0 2512