Best Cauliflower And Shells With White Cheddar Dill Sauce Recipes

CRUSTY BAKED SHELLS & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Fill a large pot with water, add 2 tablespoons salt, and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente, according to the instructions on the package. Since it will be baked later, don't overcook it! Drain and pour into a very large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat, add half the cauliflower in one layer, and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the florets are lightly browned and tender. Pour the cauliflower, including the small bits, into the bowl with the pasta. Add 3 more tablespoons of oil to the saute pan, add the remaining cauliflower, cook until browned and tender, and add to the bowl.
• Add the sage, capers, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl and stir carefully. Stir in the Fontina. Transfer half of the mixture to a 10 x 13 x 2-inch rectangular baking dish. Spoon rounded tablespoons of ricotta on the pasta and spoon the remaining pasta mixture on top. Combine the panko, Pecorino, parsley, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl and sprinkle it evenly on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until browned and crusty on top. Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER AND SHELLS WITH WHITE CHEDDAR DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Steam cauliflower florets until cooked thoroughly but still slightly firm (about 6 minutes). Set aside.
• Boil pasta until al dente; drain. Mix with cauliflower in a large serving bowl.
• In a medium sauce pan, cook diced onion in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add pieces of butter and stir until melted.
• Add flour, salt and pepper to butter and onions; stir and mix thoroughly for about one minute (You can add more butter if the mixture is too "sticky").
• Add milk and half and half to the sauce pan; bring sauce to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce begins to thicken (4-6 minutes).
• Remove sauce from heat. Add white cheddar and American cheeses and stir to melt. Once melted, add parmesan cheese and fresh dill and stir to combine.
• Pour cheese sauce over pasta and cauliflower and toss to coat.
• Enjoy :).

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER CHEESE - GRATIN

Steps:

• *If oven baking, pre-heat oven to 225C or 450°F.
• Trim the cauliflower & break into small florets.
• Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until just tender.
• Drain in a colander and then place in a buttered ovenproof baking dish.
• Add the milk, flour and butter to a saucepan.
• Heat and whisking with a wire whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
• Allow to simmer for a further 2 minutes.
• Add three-quarters of the grated cheese, mustard, a pinch of nutmeg and seasoning.
• Cook for further minute stirring well.
• Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
• Mix the remaining cheese, and breadcrumbs, if using, together, sprinkle over the top.
• Place under a hot grill until golden brown, OR, bake in a pre-heated oven 225C/450F for about 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
• Serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER AND WHITE CHEDDAR SOUP WITH DILL

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large sauce pan.
• Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken stock, milk, potato and cauliflower and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
• Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
• Add the dill and stir.

LEMON ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH DILL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, combine all other ingredients to make a sauce, whisking until blended. Include generous amounts of fresh ground black pepper.
• Pour marinade over the cauliflower and toss until coated. Spread on baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the cauliflower.
• Bake for 30-45 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Toss once, if desired, halfway through cooking. The cauliflower should have some browning around the edges.