Frosted Cauliflower

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I got this recipe from my mother who happens to live in a retirement facility in Atlanta, GA. When she served it to me, I knew I had found the best way to serve one of my favorite vegetables. I can eat this dish until I can't move.

by Cloudtears·published 2004-03-11

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Cauliflower

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

25 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

159 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

1 head cauliflower, wholecauliflower
1/2 cup mayonnaisemayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon saltsalt
2 teaspoons mustard, preparedmustard
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions (8 steps)

01Remove woody core from base of head, leaving the head whole.
02Cook Cauliflower in 2 T. water in a 1 1/2 quart covered glass dish in microwave oven for 6 to 7 minutes per pound.
03Rotate dish 1/4 turn halfway through cooking time if you don't have a turntable.
04(This can be done in a regular oven also by cooking until just tender.) Let the Cauliflower rest, covered for 5 minutes.
05In a small mixing bowl, combine the next 3 ingredients and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute.
06Frost the entire top surface of the cauliflower with the mixture and sprinkle with the grated cheese.

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