Finnish Cauliflower Casseroles!

Ingredients:

1 cup beer
3 cups cubed rye bread (about 4 slices)
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon caraway seed
3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 eggs
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
pepper

Directions:

1) The beer needs to be flat for this recipe, so pour it out and let it sit for about an hour before you start cooking.  I like Dutch or Belgian ambers best.

2) Toast the bread cubes in one layer at 300 f until they're crisp. This will probably take 15 minutes.  OR you can  use store purchased croutons.  I do.

3) Saute the cauliflower and caraway seeds in the butter until barely tender.

4) Combine bread cubes, cauliflower, and grated cheese, then spread in a greased 2 quart casserole dish.

5) Blend remaining ingredients (including that beer) and pour over the cauliflower.

6) Bake at 350 F for 30-45 minutes, until puffed up.  In a full casserole dish, I find this takes more 50-60 minutes.