1 medium head cauliflower(2lb)
2 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup shredded american cheese
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
Directions
Heat 1-inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to
boiling; add cauliflower. Cover and heat to boiling. Cook until
tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain.
Melt butter in 8-inch skillet over low heat. Stir in flour, mustard,
salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until
mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat.
Stir in half-and-half and wine (mixture may appear to curdle slightly
at first). Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1
minute. Stir in cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is
melted. Pour sauce over hot cauliflower. Sprinkle with paprika if
desired.
Servings: 6 servings
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