Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole

INGREDIENTS     

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped
• 1½ T. butter
• 1½ T. flour
• 1½ cups milk
• ½ t. salt
• ground black pepper
• ¼ t. nutmeg
• 1½ t. Dijon mustard
• 2 oz. cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1½ t. Dijon mustard
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, plus ½ cup for topping the casserole

DIRECTIONS   

1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 15 minutes.
2. To prepare the sauce, heat the butter and stir in the flour.  Add the milk gradually, stirring with a wire whisk.  Simmer and stir in the salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Add the cheese.
3. Preheat oven to 350° F.
4. Combine the cauliflower and cheese sauce and transfer to a oval baking dish. Sprinkle the surface with cheese.  Cover with foil and bake in a 350° F oven for 10 minutes.  Place under the broiler for 3 minutes to brown the surface. 

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Hungarian Cabbage and Noodles

INGREDIENTS   

• 4 cups sliced white cabbage
• 1 cup sliced onions
• 4 T. butter
• 1 t. sugar 
• 1 T. salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 cups cooked noodles 
  

DIRECTIONS   

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cabbage and salt. Squeeze cabbage and let sit for a while.
2. Add in butter to a heated pan and allow it to melt.
3. Add all ingredients except noodles. Stir until well mixed.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cabbages turn brown.
5. Add in the cooked noodles and toss until well combined.
6. Remove from the heat.
7. Serve with sour cream.

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