Ingredients

  • medium size cauliflower, separated into small flowerets or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cauliflower
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 c. shredded mild or sharp cheese
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon or 6 cubes

Method

  • Cook cauliflower in 1 cup water until tender; drain, reserving liquid.
  • Blend cauliflower and reserved liquid until smooth.
  • Saute onion in butter in saucepan until tender; stir in flour.
  • Gradually add remaining cup of water and the bouillon, stirring until well blended.
  • Heat; stir while thickening.
  • Stir in blended cauliflower and shredded cheese.
  • Cook until cheese melts.
  • Add milk and nutmeg.
  • Heat through; garnish with parsley.
  • Makes 6 to 8 cups.