Cauliflower Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Wash cauliflower and remove leaves and woody stem.
2. 2
   Break into floweretts. (You should have about 4 cups.)
3. 3
   In a medium saucepan cook cauliflower, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain.
4. 4
   In the same saucepan cook onion in margarine or butter until onion is tender but not brown.
5. 5
   Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and ground red pepper.
6. 6
   Add half-and-half, light cream, or milk all at once.
7. 7
   Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
8. 8
   Add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
9. 9
   Stir in cooked cauliflower.
10. 10
    Transfer mixture to a 1-quart casserole.
11. 11
    Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle the top with the snipped parsley.