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Cheese Sauce Over Cauliflower

SUBMITTED BY: Ruby Zein 

"The cheese sauce makes cauliflower hard to resist...even for picky eaters! I like to serve this vegetable dish at holidays and also for lunch along with pork sausage links, croissants and a green salad. --Ruby Zein, Monona, Wisconsin"
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This recipe has been rated 67 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Paprika
  • Minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, cauliflower and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-15 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and thyme until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
  3. Drain and pat cauliflower dry; place on a serving platter. Top with cheese sauce; sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Cut into wedges.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by Jessie 
I used this sauce over broccoli - delicious and very easy to prepare. I poured the rest of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by WHALEBONE 
An excellent recipe for cheese sauce. This could be great with other vegetables as well. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2007 by Wilemon 
This is a very nice side dish. I added a little garlic salt to the cheese mixture after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by shecancook 
Family favourite -- but don't serve it like the picture. Break the cauli into little bouquets... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by MONKEYJADE 
My first time making a cheese sauce, and this one is a no-brainer! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2006 by Mrs. Grib 
I thought this sauce was great. My husband and I love the Loaded Fries at Connie's Pizza. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by CRNP2001 
This was a very good cheese sauce. I did think it could have used some salt. I ended up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by Laura The Explorer 
This was the first cheese sauce I have ever made and it was very easy. It was good but not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by HappyWife7 
Yummmy! I made and poured over steamed broccoli. Did need a little salt and pepper though! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by FinleyMom 
Very good sauce although for our taste it did need some salt and pepper. Thanks for sharing! MORE

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