Cauliflower And Shells With White Cheddar Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Cauliflower And Shells With White Cheddar Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 sweet white onion, diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil); 1/4 cup butter (cut into smaller pieces); 3 tablespoons flour; 1/4 tablespoon salt; 1/8 tablespoon pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk (can use other types of milk, this is just what I used); 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 16 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (or grated); 6 slices white American cheese, chopped into small pieces; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets; 12 ounces pasta (medium sized pasta shells recommended - 3/4 of the box)

Servings: persons

1/4 sweet white onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1/4 cup butter (cut into smaller pieces)
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/8 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 cups 1% low-fat milk (can use other types of milk, this is just what I used)
2 tablespoons half-and-half
16 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (or grated)
6 slices white American cheese, chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
12 ounces pasta (medium sized pasta shells recommended - 3/4 of the box)

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["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 :)."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 sweet white onion, diced, 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil), 1/4 cup butter (cut into smaller pieces), 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower And Shells With White Cheddar Dill Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower And Shells With White Cheddar Dill Sauce

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