Grandma's Cauliflower Cheese Recipe
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4.4
Grandma's Cauliflower Cheese Recipe
Description
This classic cauliflower cheese begins by removing leaves and trimming the stalk so the cauliflower can sit flat and intact. It is boiled in salted water until tender but still holding structure. Then it is carefully transferred upright into a baking dish seasoned with salt and pepper.
The entire cauliflower head is covered evenly with cream of mushroom soup and topped generously with grated sharp cheddar cheese. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes melts the cheese and heats the cauliflower through. The result is a creamy, cheesy dish showcasing tender cauliflower with a bubbly, flavorful cheese crust.
You may prepare the dish in advance by assembling and refrigerating it covered. When ready to serve, bake for a longer time until hot and bubbly. This dish can be a comforting side or part of a meal featuring vegetables with rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz.
- 2 cups cheddar cheese I like sharp, grated
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Remove green leaves and a part of the stem so the cauliflower will still stay together and sit flat when upright. Place cauliflower upside down (so it doesn't float so much) into large pot and cover with cold water and about 1 tablespoon salt.
- Bring to boil and simmer 30-40 minutes or until the cauliflower stems are tender, but before the cauliflower starts to fall apart. Remove from heat and carefully remove from pot using a large slotted spoon.
- Place right side up into baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Slather the cream of mushroom soup over the entire head of cauliflower evenly. Top with cheese* and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.*If you want to make this ahead, cover and refrigerate before you bake. On the day you are ready to serve, remove from fridge and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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