Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Recipe By : Taste of Home
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups cauliflower -- cut in pieces
1 jar (2 oz.) pimento -- drained
2 Tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts
2 hard cooked eggs chopped -- optional
1 small onion -- chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

SAUCE:
4 Tablespoons butter -- melted
3 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup American cheese -- cubed

TOPPING:
1 cup cheese crackers -- crushed
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Layer cauliflower, pimento, green pepper, water chestnuts, eggs, onion and
cheese in 2 1/2 quart casserole. Make sauce by melting butter and stirring
in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk gradually. Add
cheese and cook until thickened. Pour over vegetables. Combine topping
ingredients; sprinkle over all. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Yield 12
servings.

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