Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Cheesy Cauliflower

My mother gave me this recipe several months ago and I finally got around to trying it. If you're a cauliflower fan, I think you will enjoy it, too!




Cheesy Cauliflower 

1 large head cauliflower
2 T. butter
minced garlic
3 T. flour
2 cups milk
2 ounces softened cream cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
salt 
freshly ground pepper

Clean cauliflower, removing the core and large stems. Separate the florets and cut into small pieces. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the cauliflower for about 5 minutes. Thoroughly drain and allow to dry. Pat dry with paper towel, if necessary. Set aside.
In a large pan, melt butter and cook the minced garlic for a few minutes. Add flour and stir until it’s lightly golden. Slowly stir in the milk and bring to a low simmer. Whisk in the cream cheese until it melts and add salt to taste. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar.
Place cauliflower in a 9 by 13 glass pan. Pour the cheese sauce over the top and then stir to combine. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar on top and add freshly ground pepper. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until cauliflower is tender.

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Say cheese! 🧀