Cauliflower and Cheese

1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets               2 Tablsp butter               2 Tablsp flour

1 1/3 cups milk          1/2 teasp dry mustard                     1/8 teasp ground nutmeg 

8 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded        black pepper            1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Cook cauliflower in a large pot of boiling, salted water until just tender, about 10 mins.

Drain well, put into a buttered or sprayed shallow baking pan.  Melt 2 Tablsp butter in a saucepan,

add flour and stir to form a paste, cook for 2-3 mins.  Gradually add in the milk, whisking constantly.

Stir in the mustard and the nutmeg.  cook until thickened, about 5 mins.  Reduce heat to low, add

in the cheese, a handful at a time, stirring until melted and combined after each addition.  Remove

from the heat....season to taste, pour over the cauliflower.  Top with crumbs.  Bake at 450 for

15-20 mins.   Should be golden and bubbly.