SCALLOPED CABBAGE WITH NUTMEG SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Grease a 3-4 quart baking dish (or spray with non-stick spray).
• In a saucepan with a cover, add the shredded cabbage and add water until it reaches 1 to 2 inches.
• Add salt to taste.
• Cover the pot and on a medium-high heat steam the cabbage in the boiling water, stirring and checking the water every so often, until cabbage is crisp tender, about 10 minutes; add more water during cooking if necessary.
• Remove the cabbage from the water and drain.
• In a small saucepan on a low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth.
• Blend in the milk, whisking until the mixture is again smooth.
• Add the salt, pepper and 1/4 tsp.
• nutmeg and simmer on a low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Add 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
• Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
• Place half the cabbage in the prepared baking dish layer half the cabbage, then half the crumbs, then half the sauce.
• Repeat with the rest of the cabbage, crumbs and sauce.
• Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining 2 tbs.
• grated cheese, and sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until the top is browned and the cabbage mixture is heated through.
• Makes 6-8 servings.