California Cauliflower

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Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, stalk removed and broken into florets.

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 2 bunches Scallions (spring onions) chopped small,or a small onion.

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 - 3 oz butter

  • 1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Place cauliflower and water in a microwave dish with cover. Add a little salt and pepper

  2. Microwave on high for about 8 - 10 minutes. Check after 6 minutes. Cauliflower should be tender but not over cooked

  3. While cauliflower is in the microwave, add 1 oz butter and olive oil to a skillet, with a little salt and pepper. Stir until butter melts

  4. Add Scallions, or onion, and saute on medium heat until cooked and golden in color.

  5. Drain cauliflower and add to Scallions, along with 1 oz butter and stir well to combine.

  6. Lower heat

  7. Add the cheese and mix well.

  8. Add the heavy cream and stir well to combine.

  9. Cheese will melt into the cream to make a rich sauce.

  10. Turn into serving dish serve immediately.

Recipe from Joan Saunders, DBE in NJ State Organizer