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not your mother's cheese cauliflower

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

This cheesy cauliflower is my invention and it is extremely rich, so please don't try to finish it in one sitting. If you do, don't say I didn't warn you. It is definitely not like my mother's version! 08-28-2019

(1 rating)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For not your mother's cheese cauliflower

  • 1 md
    head cauliflower, washed and cut into med. sized florets
  • 1 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 c
    parmesan/romano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper

How To Make not your mother's cheese cauliflower

  • 1
    Place cauliflower florets into a large pot of boiling water, bring to a second boil and cover.
  • 2
    Reduce heat and cook cauliflower about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan or to a 2-qt. casserole dish.
  • Cauliflower and cheese simmering until cheese is melted.
    3
    Stir in cheeses, butter, cream and seasonings, mashing cauliflower with spoon as you go.
  • Not Your Mother's Cauliflower Cheese ready to eat!
    4
    Allow mixture to simmer over low heat until cheeses are melted and desired consistency is reached.
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