Best 10 Cauliflower With White Cheddar Sauce Recipes

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Craving a comforting and delicious side dish? Look no further than this delectable Cauliflower with White Cheddar Sauce. This recipe combines tender cauliflower florets with a rich and creamy white cheddar sauce, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and indulgent. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, bringing out its natural sweetness and caramelized flavor. The white cheddar sauce is made with a blend of sharp cheddar cheese, milk, butter, and seasonings, creating a velvety and flavorful coating for the cauliflower. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner, a holiday gathering, or a potluck. It's also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. With easy-to-follow instructions and a list of variations to suit different tastes, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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This is an easy recipe for cauliflower cheese but it's pretty versatile. You can use the cheese sauce with any vegetables you have handy. I often put a layer of cooked kale or broccoli on the bottom, then arrange the cooked cauliflower florets on top. You can change the flavor of the sauce by adding different cheeses you might have in your fridge. It takes a bit of elbow work to make the sauce but it's worth it. This is delicious served with roast beef or lamb.

Provided by Ita

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups 1% milk
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces mature Cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place cauliflower in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over all of the cauliflower. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 349.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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This cheesy cauliflower bake makes a great side dish that reheats well.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds cauliflower
1 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon dry yellow mustard
8 ounces Cheddar cheese (divided use)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the cauliflower into large bite-size pieces.
  • Cook the cauliflower in a large pot of salted water. The cauliflower should be tender, but firm. The cooking time is approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, start the cheese sauce.
  • Melt two tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
  • When the butter has melted completely, add the flour and stir to combine.
  • Cook the flour for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Slowly begin to add milk, whisking constantly. With each addition of milk the sauce should thicken.
  • Add the dry yellow mustard and stir to combine.
  • Add 4 ounces of cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Place the cooked cauliflower into a large casserole dish.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of cheese over the cauliflower.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEDDAR CHEESE-STUFFED CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
One 8-ounce block white Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Trim the base of the cauliflower so the stem is flat to the head but without cutting off any florets. Blanch the cauliflower until just beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
  • In a small skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Stir in the Parmesan and basil.
  • Gently begin to create space in between the florets and stuff each space with a log of Cheddar. Continue until all the pieces of cheese are used. Press the toasted breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower. Place in a small baking dish and bake until the cauliflower is tender all the way through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH LEEKS AND WHITE CHEDDAR



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A sort of cheater's gratin, this cauliflower cooked with leeks and cream doesn't require blanching or a béchamel, making it a low maintenance, deeply comforting side dish. To skirt the blanching, the cauliflower and cream is covered in foil to give the vegetables a chance to get tender without drying out. The foil then comes off so the top can brown and the cream can reduce, creating a thick, velvety sauce. If your heart desires a crunchier texture, add a scattering of bread crumbs tossed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper when the aluminum foil comes off.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small-ish head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), green leaves removed
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 small leek, white and light green part only, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
¾ cup heavy cream
6 ounces sharp white Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice cauliflower head lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices, including the core and leaves. (Some smaller bits will fall away: That's fine. You'll use them as well.)
  • Drizzle some olive oil onto the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. (An oval, square or rectangular dish will all work.) Layer about a third of the cauliflower along the bottom, and about a third of the leeks. Season with salt and pepper, and repeat until all of the cauliflower and leeks are used. (Don't worry about perfectly layering them.) Season with salt and pepper and drizzle cream over. Scatter cheese on top, and season again with salt and pepper. Lightly cover with foil and place in the oven.
  • Bake until cauliflower is nearly tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cream has thickened and reduced nearly completely and the top is golden brown and crisp, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before eating.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 514 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEESE SAUCE FOR BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER



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The basic white sauce that your mother probably taught you, with cheese thrown in for yumminess. Definitely helps to convinces kids to eat their vegetables!

Provided by Samantha Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour into butter until smooth. Pour milk into butter mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SMASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH WHITE CHEDDAR SAUCE



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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...

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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Categories     Side     Roast     St. Patrick's Day     Cheddar     Cauliflower     Winter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower (about 1 pound total)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups whole milk
10 ounces Cheddar cheese or similar, grated (about 1 1/4 cup)
Special Equipment
12- by 8-inch baking dish

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Arrange a steamer rack over a large pot of boiling water.
  • Remove the green outer leaves from the cauliflower, place it on the steamer rack, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool. Once the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, use your hands to gently break the florets from the thick central stalk-try to break the cauliflower into large florets rather than small pieces. Arrange the florets, in one layer, in a 12- by 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Reduce the heat to low, add the flour and salt, and whisk until both are incorporated and the mixture turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to moderate and add the milk, whisking constantly, until a smooth sauce forms (the sauce should be thick and glossy, but still runny), about 5 minutes. (If the sauce is too thick, gradually whisk in additional milk until the desired consistency is achieved.) Add 1 cup of the grated cheese and whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, making sure to cover all the florets. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and season with pepper, then bake until the cauliflower is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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A delicious quick meal with a delicious cheddar cheese sauce poured over the top of the cauliflower - make plenty as everyone wants more.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cauliflower, Large
7 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon mustard powder, English
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 egg
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets about the same size and simmer until just cooked.
  • Grate the cheese, beat the egg, put the milk and mustard into a small saucepan.
  • mix the cornflour together with a small amount of extra milk and add to the saucepan along with the grated cheese.
  • heat slowly, stirring constantly and when it comes to the boil add the beaten egg and stir briskly.
  • Pour the cheddar cheese sauce over the cauliflower and serve immediately.
  • A sprinkle of chilli seems to bring out a bit more flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 205.9, Sodium 771.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 35.8

CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER



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This cheesy cauliflower side dish had long been a family favorite. It always makes a pretty presentation on our holiday table.-Karen Jean Johann, Kewaskum, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 cup water
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons minced chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. , Combine sour cream, chives, salt and pepper; spoon over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CAULIFLOWER AND SHELLS WITH WHITE CHEDDAR DILL SAUCE



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There is an amazing website here in Richmond, VA called Black Sheep (MUST GO IF YOU'RE LOCAL!). They currently have seasonal side dish that inspired this copy-cat recipe for my family's Christmas dinner - with no baking necessary. I have pretty exotic taste buds, but my two brothers and father have a diet that consist of tacos, hot wings, pizza, burgers and steak - NO VEGGIES. This is a gourmet and delicious way to sneak them into a meal that usually consists only of meat and potatoes ...

Provided by likethebird

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 sweet white onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1/4 cup butter (cut into smaller pieces)
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/8 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 cups 1% low-fat milk (can use other types of milk, this is just what I used)
2 tablespoons half-and-half
16 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (or grated)
6 slices white American cheese, chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
12 ounces pasta (medium sized pasta shells recommended - 3/4 of the box)

Steps:

  • Steam cauliflower florets until cooked thoroughly but still slightly firm (about 6 minutes). Set aside.
  • Boil pasta until al dente; drain. Mix with cauliflower in a large serving bowl.
  • In a medium sauce pan, cook diced onion in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add pieces of butter and stir until melted.
  • Add flour, salt and pepper to butter and onions; stir and mix thoroughly for about one minute (You can add more butter if the mixture is too "sticky").
  • Add milk and half and half to the sauce pan; bring sauce to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce begins to thicken (4-6 minutes).
  • Remove sauce from heat. Add white cheddar and American cheeses and stir to melt. Once melted, add parmesan cheese and fresh dill and stir to combine.
  • Pour cheese sauce over pasta and cauliflower and toss to coat.
  • Enjoy :).

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Select a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
  • Steam the cauliflower properly: Steaming the cauliflower helps to retain its nutrients and prevent it from becoming soggy. To steam the cauliflower, place it in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water and cover. Steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender-crisp.
  • Make a creamy white cheddar sauce: The white cheddar sauce is what makes this dish so rich and flavorful. To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in white cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add seasonings to taste: Season the white cheddar sauce with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Serve the cauliflower with the white cheddar sauce: Pour the white cheddar sauce over the steamed cauliflower and serve immediately. You can also top the cauliflower with chopped parsley or chives for garnish.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower with White Cheddar Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cauliflower is steamed to perfection and then smothered in a creamy white cheddar sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It is also adaptable to different tastes and dietary restrictions. For example, you can use almond milk or soy milk instead of regular milk to make the sauce dairy-free. You can also add cooked bacon, ham, or chicken to the dish for a protein boost.

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