Vegetable Bake
Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into flowerets
2 C. diced celery
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. boiling water
1/4 C. butter
1/4 C. flour
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 1/4 C. milk
2 Tbsp. chopped pimentos
1/4 C. finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
1/2 C. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°. Place the cauliflower and celery in a saucepan. Add the salt and water. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Drain vegetables and reserve 3/4 C. liquid. Place the cooked vegetables in a greased 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish. Melt the butter and blend in the flour and pepper. Gradually stir in the reserved vegetable liquid and the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring until mixture thickens. Add the pimentos, onion and green pepper. Pour sauce over vegetables, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 25 minutes. Serves 8.
"Now suppose one of you fathers is asked by his son for a fish; he will not give him a snake instead of a fish, will he?" (Luk 11:11)
