Cabbage Cheese Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large head cabbage (about 3 1/2 lb.), cut into chunks
1/4 c. margarine, divided
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 c. milk
1 lb. light pasteurized cheese, cubed
2 c. seasoned croutons
garlic powder to taste
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Preparation

Cover cabbage with water in Dutch oven; bring water to a boil. Cook 2 1/2 minutes; drain well.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in saucepan over medium-low heat.
Blend in flour and paprika.
Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Add cheese cubes; stir until melted.
Add garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Stir until blended.
Toss with cabbage and pour into large oblong baking dish.
Toss croutons with remaining melted margarine (2 tablespoons) and sprinkle over cabbage mixture. Cover and bake 25 minutes.
Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes or until croutons are toasted.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Serves 8.