Escalloped Cabbage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. coarsely shredded cabbage
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. water from cabbage
1/2 c. milk
2 c. grated cheese
3 Tbsp. oleo
2 c. fluffy bread crumbs

Preparation

Early in the day, barely cover cabbage with salted water. Cover, boil 7 minutes until tender.
Melt the butter; stir in flour, salt and mustard.
Cook until thickened.
Drain cabbage, reserving 1/2 cup water.
Add liquid and milk to flour mixture. Cook until thickened.
Add cheese; taste for seasoning.
Grease a 12 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
Alternate layers of cheese and cabbage. Melt oleo; add to crumbs.
Mix well.
Sprinkle over cabbage. Chill.
Bake 1/2 hour before serving time at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until browned.