Cauliflower Cheddar Bake

Name: Cauliflower Cheddar Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

"NEBRASKA, where I grew up, is a farming state, and we always had lots of vegetables at our table. This recipe has got to be one of the easiest and best-tasting ways to serve cauliflower. I have to admit that cauliflower is not a favorite vegetable with a lot of people—especially children—and that's why the addition of cheddar cheese makes it a winner every time!"

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

Directions

In a large saucepan, place 1 in. of salted water; add the cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
Stir in the cheese, sour cream, onion, 2 tablespoons butter and salt. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
Combine the bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 159 calories, 11g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Cauliflower Au Gratin in Reminisce July/August 1991

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bobbiegraser1

Feb 19, 2015

My family always tops cauliflower with crushed Ritz cracker browned in butter. Delicious!
Isolda

Jan 30, 2010

I agree that cooked cauliflower is not the most appealing vegetable, but I really like this recipe. So do my kids and even some of my grandkids.
7kcks

Sep 4, 2009

Subbed broccoli for the cauliflower. Used shredded Velveeta in place of cheddar. Very creamy and tasty. Next time I might make a main dish using these ingredients and adding diced chicken - maybe increasing the sour cream/cheese.