Cooking Time:
6-7 hours on Low or 3 - 3-1/2 hours on HighServings:
12
Ingredients
2 Heads of cauliflower, cut into florets1 onion, diced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 Fennel bulb, top removed, sliced
1 jar, cheddar cheese pasta sauce (like Ragu double cheddar)
salt & pepper, to taste
8 slices of crisp bacon, (optional)
Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower is delicious. It also makes a large amount and is great for potlucks or family gatherings! YUMMY!
- Add cauliflower, onions and fennel to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper and paprika (smoked paprika is great, too!)
- Pour pasta sauce over ingredients in the bowl and toss to coat well.
- Grease a 4 Quart slow cooker with salted butter and transfer ingredients from bowl to the slow cooker.
- Cover and Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 4 hours or until cauliflower is softened.
Optional: Garnish with crisp bacon pieces on top when serving.
Before serving place under the broiler for a few minutes to brown just a bit (3-5 minutes).
Happy Crocking!
XOXO,
Jenn
I don’t have fennel, can you suggest another option?
I have heard that some substitute anise seeds for fennel seeds, but since it is a small amount, I don’t think it will make that big of a difference if you don’t add it. I know I am a stickler for all the ingredients, but have to say once in a while I do skip an ingredient if I don’t have it. Thanks for the question, and Happy Crocking!
Hi,
I feel like I’m missing something here. How large is each serving size? If that is posted can you help me locate it so I know where to look in the future? Thanks!
Heather
Hi Heather it will serve 12, but I only made half when I made this recipe, as we only have three in our family, plus our baby.
what is cheddar cheese pasta sauce?
Hi Donna cheddar cheese sauce is what you make from scratch for like Mac N Cheese. I use 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons flour salt & pepper, 1 cup 2% milk or Almond milk, 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese. (Don’t use the pre-packaged cheese) as it will not melt properly. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour whisk for about one minute. Slowly whisk in milk, and season with salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon, stir and cook until thick, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Taste then… Read more »
Could you use cheese whiz
What pasta cheese sauce do you use? Alfredo? I have tried so many of your recipes and each one better than the other. Thank you.
Hi Marianne, check the cheese sauce I shared with Donna, as I make my own cheddar cheese sauce. Happy Crocking!
I have never heard of cheddar cheese pasta sauce. Where can I find this?
Hey Leslie, I just shared what I make with Donna, as I make my own sauce… Thank you for the question, and Happy Crocking!
The pasta sauce threw me. I was happy I read the comments. I’m making this. Yum
Hi Cathy, This sauce is one my mother shared with me, but you may find others on the web.. that you preferred. Happy Crocking!
Can you use frozen cauliflower in this recipe