Shelly's Recipe

BAKED CAJUN CABBAGE

Category: Cabbage

1 large head cabbage
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped

Cheese Sauce:
1/2 cup butter
4 tbsp flour
11/2 cups milk
Salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Topping:
1 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Remove outer leave from cabbage. Cut into bite size sections, removing core. Boil about 10 minutes, uncovered, until tender crisp. Drain and set aside.

In a separate saucepan, combine butter and flour blending well over medium heat. Add onions, celery, pepper, salt and cayenne. Saute for 10 minutes. Add milk, blending well over low heat until creamy. Add cheese, stir until smooth. Place cabbage in 2 quart casserole, top with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes of until heated through and bubbly.