Vegetable Recipes - Cabbage au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4-6

• 750 g/1 1/2 lb white winter cabbage, shredded

• 25 g/1 oz butter

• 25 g/1 oz plain flour

• 1 teaspoon mustard powder

• 300 ml/1/2 pint milk

• 4 tablespoons double cream

• 50 g/2 oz Cheddar cheese, grated

• 25 g/1 oz fresh breadcrumbs

• salt and pepper

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Method:

1. Cook the cabbage in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and mustard, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce boils and thickens.

3. Stir in the cabbage and cream, and add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

4. Mix the cheese and bread crumbs together and sprinkle the mixture over the cabbage cream.

5. Bake in a preheated oven, 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4, for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.