Family fare

by United States. Agricultural Research Service. Human Nutrition Research Division; Institute of Home Economics; United States. Agricultural Research Ser

Quick cauliflower au gratin

6 servings

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cauliflower
1 can (10½ ounces) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon melted butter or margarine

Cook frozen cauliflower according to package directions.

Drain cauliflower and place in a greased 1-quart casserole. Pour undiluted soup over cauliflower. Mix crumbs with fat and sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) 20 to 30 minutes, or until sauce bubbles and crumbs are brown.

Note: Two pounds of fresh cauliflower, separated into small flowerets and cooked until tender, can be used instead of frozen cauliflower.

Variation

Quick spinach au gratin.—Use 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach. Crumble 6 slices crisp fried bacon over mixture before topping with crumb mixture.