Cauliflower Maranca

1 large onion, chopped
1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large head cauliflower, floreted
1 box chicken rice-a-roni, prepared
2.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
juice of 1 lemon (3 tblsp.)
1 tblsp. butter
1 clove (1/2 tsp.) garlic, minced
1 tsp.sweet basil
salt & pepper

Good for a holiday meal. This dish turns runny if prepared ahead.

Prepare rice-a-roni per package directions and set aside. Saute chopped onion, mushrooms, lemon juice and butter in large skillet. Transfer to bowl, leaving remaining drippings in pan. Add floreted cauliflower, minced garlic, basil and salt and pepper to taste to pan of drippings and saute. Combine all and bake in greased casserole or 9 x 13 pan, uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes 8 one cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STEVIEHIN.