Smashed Cauliflower With White Cheddar Sauce
By
Ellen Bales
@Starwriter
13
This recipe came about because I had accidentally bought two packages of white cheddar cheese instead of the one I had planned to use with potatoes. I happened to have some nice organic cauliflower but no regular cheddar, which is my favorite way to prepare it. So . . . two and two equals four and cheese is always good, anytime, anywhere. And this recipe was born.
02-21-2017
02-21-2017
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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 create that texture.
Rating:
★★★★★ 2 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
6-8
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
20 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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4 smallcauliflower heads (or two large)
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2 Tbspbutter
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2 Tbspall-purpose flour
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1 cloveminced garlic (or more if you prefer)
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1 chalf and half
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1/2 cmilk
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2 tspminced onion
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6-8 ozVermont white cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced
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·salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Smashed Cauliflower With White Cheddar Sauce
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir the hot cheese sauce into the cooked and drained cauliflower and mix well, smashing with a large spoon as you go.
- Serve with your favorite entree.
About Smashed Cauliflower With White Cheddar Sauce
Course/Dish: Vegetables
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
Hashtag: #white cheddar
