This was really quite good. I would give it 4 1/2 stars if I could. It wasn't over the top, but it has the potential to be so. It's not difficult at all. Just a couple of minutes more than making a simple cheese sauce would have taken. I had frozen cauliflower that I was looking for a new way to prepare, and although fresh would probably have been tastier, frozen worked just fine. I just let it thaw and drain in a colander and skipped the blanching process. I did soften some minced shallots in the butter before adding the flour, used garlic seasoned bread crumbs, threw in a slice of pepper jack cheese along with the cheddar, and topped with cheddar flavored french fried onions. I wouldn't mess with the original recipe too much, but the next time (and I will make this again---even hubby liked it) I plan to add a little bacon. Probably some store-bought bacon bits in a jar. After all, I don't know anything that isn't better with bacon.
This was really good. Used half broccoli, half cauliflower. Added an extra 1/4C cheese. Also added one chopped shallot, which really made a good flavor difference. Next time I think I may add either diced ham or bacon, as the flavors would really compliment it. Thanks!
My husband and daughters loved this, and it's really simple to make too! It does take a bit of preperation but well worth it
This was delicious! I thought it had a great taste. Not too bland at all. I did add a little garlic salt but other than that I felt the recipe was great the way it was.
I have been making this recipe for years and my family likes it alot. Its not an over flavored dish. But if you enjoy califlower you should enjoy this dish. I usually serve it when we have guests and usually with steaks.
Well it's not something to just whip up when you're in a hurry...but it sure is worth the effort when you have the time! I've made this twice now - once as written and once with half cauliflower and half broccoli. Both were great but I think I liked the half-and-half even better. I served it with lamb-stuffed bell peppers last night (cooked them at the same time at 375 degrees adding 5 minutes to the recipe time) and received raves!
I've made this twice in one week now, so you can probably tell I liked this! I didn't find it took long to make; my tip -use a processor to grate the cheese or buy ready grated to save time, and an electric whisk for the egg whites. The only changes I made were to add a pinch of mustard powder and garlic powder to the sauce, that's all. I've made cauliflower cheese MANY times before and I liked the texture of this one a lot more than any others. I have young kids and they all finished their's without a fuss.
We really enjoyed this dish. My son ate almost the entire pan by himself. I didn't have cheddar in the house so I used pepper jack instead. I'm planning to double the recipe and make a larger batch to take to a post-Thanksgiving family gathering.
A little bland. I think I will saute some onions next time and add them. Other than that turned out well.
I am going to try this and add a little whole grain mustard to the sauce...I like the idea of Jack cheese as well.
