An easy and cheesy Cauliflower and Cheese recipe made in the crock pot. You won’t believe how cheesy this cauliflower is and it only requires about 5 minutes of hands on time.

Cauliflower with Cheese in a light blue bowl.

 

Crock Pot Cauliflower and Cheese is full of cheesy goodness and your crock pot does practically all the work for you. Just 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the crock pot with a can of condensed cheddar soup, some evaporated milk, a little onion, salt, pepper, and paprika, plus a bunch of cheddar cheese is all it takes.

Crock Pot Cauliflower and Cheese

I don’t know about you, but I have the hardest time coming up with different side dish ideas. We tend to eat the same ones over and over. Green beans, peas, and corn get more than their fair share at our dinner table.

Cauliflower is something I hardly ever think to cook. Some people love cauliflower, others hate it.

But I don’t think there’s any denying that cauliflower and cheese were meant for each other.

Fork lifting up piece of cauliflower and cheese.

 

I mean, just look at how perfect those cauliflower florets look bathed in cheese sauce.

Cauliflower is a great vegetable choice in the fall when it is in season, but to be honest, the quality of the cauliflower at my local market seems to be pretty consistent year round. That makes cauliflower a great choice anytime of year!

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Bowl of Cauliflower and Cheese with large serving bowl in background.

 

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Crock Pot Cauliflower and Cheese

4.82 from 16 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Tender and cheesy cauliflower is a cinch to make in a crock pot.
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower,, cut into florets
  • 1 can condensed cheddar soup
  • 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar

Instructions 

  • Grease the inside of a 6-quart crock pot.
  • Place cauliflower florets in crock pot.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted.
  • Pour sauce over cauliflower.
  • Cover crock pot and cook on low for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, depending on how tender you want the cauliflower.

Notes

Note: Do not use extra-sharp cheddar cheese. It is too acidic and can turn grainy.
It's also best NOT to use pre-shredded cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published September 23, 2014.

I use the Hamilton Beach Programmable 6-quart Slow Cooker.

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103 Comments

  1. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says:

    Wow, this looks fantastic! I love how it’s cauliflower instead of pasta. SO much healthier!!

  2. Ashley says:

    We love cauliflower at our house! And I have never thought to do it in the crockpot – such a great idea. And I don’t think I could turn down all that cheese!

  3. Bam's Kitchen says:

    You make even veggies look good with all of that cheesy wonderfulness. You know how hard it is getting your kids to eat their veggies but this time it will be a breeze ad they might actually ask for seconds…

  4. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says:

    I love when my crock pot does all the work for me! And the work involves cheesy goodness. ๐Ÿ˜€ Love this recipe, Christin!

  5. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says:

    Oh my gosh I ADORE cauliflower with every ounce of my being. Covered in a thick gooey cheesy sauce?! Yes please! I can only imagine how awesome this would make my house smell cooking all day. So trying this!

  6. Shashi at runninsrilankan says:

    I adore cauliflower – had it curried, in pizza crust, with hummus sauce – but never with cheese! BRILLIANT Christin!

  7. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says:

    I love cheesy cauliflower! Makes this funny bland vegetable taste soooo good! Your cute crock pots look fantastic, so gooey and delicious!

  8. Kelly says:

    Oh yum! I am a big fan of cauliflower and drizzling it in that awesome cheesy goodness sounds amazing! Love love love that you made it in the slow cooker too ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Isadora @ She Like Food says:

    Yum! this looks like the ultimate comfort food! My husband isn’t a huge fan of cauliflower, but I bet I could get him to eat a huge bowl if this! The cheesier the better )

  10. Meggan | Culinary Hill says:

    Any chance ALL vegetables can be made this way??? ๐Ÿ™‚ Looks so delicious!

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Sounds good to me ๐Ÿ™‚