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Cauliflower Casserole With A Cheese Sauce

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Cauliflower casserole coated with a light creamy cheese sauce over florets, then topped with some panko, bread crumb or pork rinds for a low carb version.

Everyone at the table will eat their veggies when you serve this cheesy cauliflower bake!

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Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

Do you have a favorite side dish that everyone in your family likes?

For vegetables, green salads are always a hit with my family, especially when my daughter makes the salad!

Broccoli is also heartily eaten by everyone in my house.

After experimenting and getting more creative with cauliflower, this simple cauliflower casserole just may be a new favorite!

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How To Make Cauliflower Casserole

To make this scrumptious casserole, prepare the topping and set aside.

  1. Steam the florets in broth with the spices for just six minutes. (The florets will hold up nicely and have a little crunch to them).
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted and creamy.
  3. Place the mix in one large or individual size casserole dishes. Top with breadcrumbs, panko or pork rinds.
  4. Place in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Believe it or not, you may not have any leftovers when you serve this casserole!

Are you starting to think of your Thanksgiving feast? What side dishes do you make?

It’s not Thanksgiving without our usual sweet potato casserole for my family.

I haven’t decided which other side dishes I’ll be bringing to my parent’s house, so I’ve been experimenting with maple glazed brussels sprouts and this roasted sweet potatoes with sage recipe.

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole - The Foodie Affair

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Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole - The Foodie Affair

Cauliflower Casserole

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Delicious cauliflower casserole with fresh cauliflower florets topped with a cheesy sauce, then topped with toasty bread crumbs, panko or pork rinds. A perfect combination!

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of heal sandwich bread, torn into pieces (substitute Panko for Gluten-Free option)
  • 1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour (cornstarch or arrowroot)
  • 3/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 head of cauliflower, cored and cut into 3/4 inch florets
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a food processor or blender, pulse bread, 1 tablespoons cheddar, 1 tablespoons Monterey Jack, 1 Tablespoon butter, 1 minced garlic close, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until coarsely ground.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of butter, garlic cloves and four in a Dutch oven or heavy bottom pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant. Slowly whisk in seam and broth. Stir in cauliflower florets, dry mustard, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until florets are nearly tender (6-8 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack until blended.
  • Pour mixture into a baking dish and top with bread crumb mixture. Bake until crumbs are golden and crisp (10-15 minutes). Let cool slightly before serving.

    • Notes

    For low carb alternative, replace panko or bread crumbs for crushed pork rind.

    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 307Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 344mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    © Sandra Shaffer
    Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish Vegetable

    Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, June, 2012

    Cauliflower casserole coated with a light creamy cheese sauce over florets, then topped with some panko, bread crumb or pork rinds for a low carb version. Everyone at the table will eat their veggies when you serve this cheesy cauliflower bake! #sidedish #cauliflower #cheese #casserole
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    1. Joanne/WineLady Cooks

      I love all the flavors and cheese in this cauliflower recipe. It’s definitely an easy side dish which is always on my menu. Thanks for sharing.

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