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.

Pubg Wala
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The white cheddar sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Seyoum Gele
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I was skeptical at first, but this dish really surprised me. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and the white cheddar sauce is creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Polyqu3en
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and the white cheddar sauce is rich and flavorful. My kids love it!


Monica Woods
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables, and it's always delicious. The white cheddar sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


SAIFULLAHI BATURE
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and the white cheddar sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Roman Ahmadi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The white cheddar sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


K Logan
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I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The cauliflower was roasted well, and the white cheddar sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Harper Stirling
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This dish is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and the white cheddar sauce is rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sablu Khan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and the white cheddar sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


MD Dalowar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sh Editor
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and they couldn't believe it was made with cauliflower. I'll definitely be making this again for future parties.


Terry Ware
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy sauce, and they didn't even realize they were eating cauliflower.


Kashif Unar
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I was skeptical at first, but this dish really surprised me. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and the white cheddar sauce is rich and cheesy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ademide Owotuyi
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I've tried many cauliflower recipes, but this one is by far the best. The white cheddar sauce is the perfect complement to the roasted cauliflower, and the whole dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


Yeakub Hossain
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This smashed cauliflower with white cheddar sauce is a game-changer! It's so creamy and delicious, I couldn't believe it was made with cauliflower. Definitely a new favorite recipe.