Mum's Baked Cauliflower

SueVM's Note:

When my mother (who was actually my paternal grand-mother) passed away in the 80's I found a few books of hers that none of my siblings wanted and to my delight I found a number of loose pages in an old gardening book of her recipes that I remember as a child. Here's one of them.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 head cauliflower
• 3 hard-boiled eggs , sliced
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , grated
• ½ pint white sauce (Bechamel)
• ½ cup white breadcrumb (stale bread is best, to cover)
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water until just tender. Divide into small florets after draining.
2. Put a layer of florets in the bottom of a deep oven proof dish, then a layer of the sliced egg, cheese and white sauce.
3. Repeat until all the cauliflower is used.
4. Cover with a final layer of breadcrumbs, sprinkle with the paprika and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.