Cauliflower Bake

By jre123

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower, cut into flowerets
• ½ t. salt
• 3 c. water
• ¼ c. butter or margarine, melted
• 1 T. sugar
• ½ t. salt
• ½ t. pepper
• 1 c. round buttery cracker crumbs
• 1 ½ c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ c. chopped green pepper
• 1 16-ounce can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes or until tender; drain. Set aside.

Combine butter and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cauliflower, 1 c. cheese, onion, chopped green pepper, and tomatoes. Spoon into three lightly greased 1 ½ -cup individual baking dishes.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ½ c. cheese, and bake 5 additions minutes.

(You can bake casserole in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish at 350 for 35 minutes. Add remaining cheese and bake as directed)