Cauliflower with Parmesan

Mrs Beeton's


Cauliflower with Parmesan


(Clearly a side dish then, but big-up the cauli if you fancy it as a main dish - ADF)


3 cauli florets 

white sauce (butter/flour/milk)

2 tbsp rasped (grated) Parmesan cheese

3 tbsp bread crumbs


Boil cauli til soft

Pour over some white sauce

Add cheese and bread crumbs

Toast under grill til brown

Add remaining white sauce

Serve hot


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