Description
Cheesy Slow Cooker Cauliflower is a creamy, comforting dish that elevates humble cauliflower to gourmet status. This delightful side features tender florets enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, making it the perfect addition to family dinners or gatherings. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, this dish promises to impress both you and your guests, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (fresh)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Wash and cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk until smooth.
- Layer cauliflower florets in the slow cooker and pour the cheese mixture over them; stir gently.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or high for about 2 hours until tender.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top to toast slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 34mg