Eine Schone Melousine

• 1
  
  large head cauliflower, steamed to 3/4 doneness (Microwave on high with 1/4 cup water for 20 minutes)
  
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  lb butter (1 stick)
  
• 2
  
  lbs mixed ground meat (I use 1 lb ground chicken and 1 lb. ground beef)
  
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  cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup use 2 slices bread moistened with milk
  
• 1
  
  egg
  
• 1
  
  medium minced onion
  
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  minced green pepper
  
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  salt and white pepper
  
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  teaspoon marjoram
  
• ¹⁄₂
  
  teaspoon thyme
  
• 1
  
  dash ketchup
  
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  cup parmesan cheese
  

• Sauce ingredients
  

• 1
  
  (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  
• 1
  
  (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons yellow mustard (French’s)
  
• 2
  
  fresh pressed garlic cloves (or use garlic salt)
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons honey
  
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  teaspoon dill
  
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  teaspoon italian seasoning
  
• 1
  
  small minced onion
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons vinegar
  

directions

• In dutch oven, put 1 stick butter in center.
• Place steamed cauliflower on top of butter.
• In a medium size mixing bowl combine meat with bread, 1 egg, onion, green pepper, spices and ketchup.
• Form meat as a ring around the sides of the cauliflower.
• Top with sauce.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese [top with fresh tomatoes (optional) cut in wedges].
• Bake in 400 degree oven for 1 hour — covered — or until done.
• Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes, wide egg noodles, or french-garlic bread.