South West Cauliflower With A Zing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 coarsely chopped garlic clove
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Steam cauliflower just until tender; drain. Melt butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat.
In a jar with a lid combine.
flour, red pepper, salt, pepper, garlic and milk; shake until blended.
Slowly add to butter or margarine in saucepan, stirring constantly until smooth. Add cheese and continue stirring until smooth and thickened.
Add more milk to make a roux.
(Thick sauce but not paste).
Stir in chilies.
Arrange cauliflower in a 2 quart baking dish; pour sauce over cauliflower, then sprinkle with bread crumbs if desired.
Bake 5 to 10 min or until bubbling.