smashed cauliflower with white cheddar sauce

Name: Smashed Cauliflower With White Cheddar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 small cauliflower heads (or two large); 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 clove(s) minced garlic (or more if you prefer); 1 cup(s) half and half; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 2 teaspoon(s) minced onion; 6-8 ounce(s) Vermont white cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced; - salt and pepper, to taste

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Apr 10, 2017

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

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

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.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 small cauliflower heads (or two large)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove minced garlic (or more if you prefer)
1 cup half and half
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons minced onion
6-8 ounces Vermont white cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make smashed cauliflower with white cheddar sauce

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Stir the hot cheese sauce into the cooked and drained cauliflower and mix well, smashing with a large spoon as you go.
Step 5

Serve with your favorite entree.
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