Ingredients
- 3 pounds cauliflower (1 large head)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Hot red pepper flakes, pinch
- 2 cups whole milk (or light cream)
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (divided)
- Salt and pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.
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Step 2: Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces and steam until just a little tender (do not steam until soft). Cool.
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Step 3: In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes and minced garlic, cook 2 minutes (if your using garlic powder, omit this step and add it with the flour).
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Step 4: Add the flour and onion powder; whisk mix until smooth and thickened. Mix in the milk a little at a time stirring each time until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, over a medium heat until thick and creamy, this will take a few minutes.
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Step 5: Mix in 1 1/2 cup (heaping) of cheddar cheese until melted.
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Step 6: Remove sauce from heat and season with salt and pepper the sauce to taste.
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Step 7: Spread the cooled cauliflower pieces in the buttered dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower and then sprinkle with 1 cup (or more) shredded cheese.
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Step 8: Bake at 350 F until heated and bubbly , about 20 minutes.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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