SMASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH WHITE CHEDDAR SAUCE
This is one of those side dishes that is just so good and makes you feel a little less guilty for eating it. Some of the taste testers couldn't even tell it was cauliflower - they thought it was smashed potatoes! It's creamy, buttery, and of course cheesy. If you prefer yours smoother, a whirl through the food processor would...
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Vegetables
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Wash cauliflower and cut into medium-sized florets. Add to a large pot of boiling, salted water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, making a paste. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly add milk and half-and-half and stir until it starts to thicken.
- 3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low heat until cheese melts. If mixture is too thick, add more milk, a little at a time, and mix thoroughly.
- 4. Stir the hot cheese sauce into the cooked and drained cauliflower and mix well, smashing with a large spoon as you go.
- 5. Serve with your favorite entree.
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Md Rupan Chowdhury
[email protected]I'm allergic to cauliflower, so I made this recipe with broccoli instead. It was still really good!
Md osman Gani
[email protected]This recipe is way too cheesy for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less cheese next time.
BaRy MyB
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't come out smooth. It was kind of lumpy.
Bekah Harrison
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.
Bikram Agarwal
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cauliflower didn't get as crispy as I expected. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough.
James Wobson
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
Razvan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of white cheddar cheese, so I used a different type of cheese in this recipe. It was still delicious!
Musa Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I often make a big batch of roasted cauliflower on the weekend, and then I use it to make this dish during the week.
Khalid Mukasa
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so adaptable. I've made it with different types of cheese, and I've also added other vegetables, like broccoli and zucchini.
Kazi Shobuj
[email protected]This dish is so creamy and cheesy, it's hard to believe it's made with cauliflower.
Tanveer Ahmed
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and versatile.
Ajin Ajin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy sauce, and they didn't even realize they were eating cauliflower.
Mendez Family
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
K Ho
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and delicious.
Stephanie Mills
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this recipe made me a believer. The white cheddar sauce is so flavorful, and it really masks the cauliflower taste.
Nyimah Robinson
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
angel skasick
[email protected]This smashed cauliflower with white cheddar sauce is a game-changer! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the cauliflower is cooked to perfection. I served it as a side dish with roasted chicken, and it was a huge hit with my family.