1 lg. cauliflower
Salt
4 tbsp. melted butter
4 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. grated cheese
12 slices fried bacon, crumbled

Remove outside leaves and stalks from cauliflower; soak, head down, in cold salted water for 20 minutes. Place in large amount of boiling salted water. Cook, uncovered, for 10 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.

Combine butter and flour in double boiler; add milk, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened; add cheese, stirring until melted. Pour over cauliflower, top with bacon.