Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, sharp preferred

TOPPING

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup crushed cracker crumb
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 baking dish; set aside.

2. 2

   Cook cabbage in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well; keep hot and set aside.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt the 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan. Saute the onion and garlic til soft but not browned.

4. 4

   Stir the flour into the butter/onions/garlic until smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in the milk and keep stirring until mixture thickens.

6. 6

   Add the mustard powder, salt, pepper and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

7. 7

   Mix the cooked cabbage with the sauce and pour into the prepared baking dish.

8. 8

   Mix the melted butter and cracker crumbs and sprinkle over top.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with paprika.

10. 10

    Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.