Cabbage Au Gratin

2 medium heads cabbage, quartered with hearts removed

4 quarts boiling water

½ cup margarine

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

12 slices American cheese

1 cup bread crumbs

1 pinch salt

1 pinch ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Place cabbage in a large pot of boiling water. Cook until tender, drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour stirring constantly. Gradually add 2 cups of milk. Stir on medium heat until thickened.

Layer cabbage in bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour 1/3 of white sauce over cabbage. Arrange six slices of cheese on that. Repeat, ending with white sauce.

Bake in an oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy.