Cauliflower Cheese Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower
1 1/2 c. half and half
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 red pepper, sliced
paprika

Preparation

Rinse cauliflower and cut into flowerets.
Place in a microsafe shallow dish (in single layer just to fit).
Microwave on High power for 4 minutes, covered tightly.
In a bowl, combine the half and half, eggs, salt, pepper and cheese.
Pour mixture over the steamed cauliflower.
Add sliced red pepper.
Sprinkle with paprika and a little extra cheese.
Microwave on High power, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Stir slightly to blend outer cooked custard with inner custard.
Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes longer on High power.
Cover tightly.
Microwave on High power for 3 to 4 minutes, until custard is set.
Remove.
Uncover carefully and serve.