Instructions: Separate cauliflower into flowerets; cook in lightly salted water until tender but still firm; drain melt butter, saute the chopped shallots or onions for a few moments. Spread shallots or onions and butter over base of shallow ovenproof dish. Cover with the cauliflower, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

Combine cheese sauce and mayonnaise and pour evenly over cauliflower, then sprinkle over the coarsely grated cheese; sprinkle with paprika. Bake in moderate oven approximately 15 minutes, or place under heat griller until cheese is puffed and golden.

Serves 4.

See also:
Mornay(cheese) sauce.

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