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ellen's creamy bacon-garlic cauliflower

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

Having received a nice head of cauliflower from my organic delivery company, I wanted to try something different from my usual cauliflower with cheese. Using what I had on hand, I created this awesome dish! This will be a go-to recipe for future meals, without a doubt! 11-28-14

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ellen's creamy bacon-garlic cauliflower

  • 1 md
    head cauliflower, washed and cut into large florets
  • 3 or 4 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1-1/2 c
    kraft with a touch of philadelphia triple cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 c
    fine bread crumbs

How To Make ellen's creamy bacon-garlic cauliflower

  • 1
    Cook cauliflower, covered, in boiling salted water about 10 minutes or until just tender; drain and set aside.
  • 2
    In a small skillet melt 1 Tbsp. butter. Add onion and saute until onion is transparent. Add garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside. In a separate skillet, or in the microwave, cook bacon to desired crispness; drain and crumble.
  • 3
    Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp. flour until blended. Salt and pepper to taste. Gradually add the chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly until mixture thickens. Add cheese and blend into the sauce.
  • 4
    Pour cooked cauliflower into a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Stir in onion and garlic mixture, bacon, and cheese sauce. Top with bread crumbs.
  • 5
    Bake in a preheated 350º oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are browned. Serve with the meat of your choice or alone as a main dish.
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