Cauliflower Casserole With A Cheese Sauce

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!

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!

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.

Additional Cauliflower Recipes You May Like

Looking for more cauliflower recipes? Check out this cauliflower steak recipe and this collection. You’ll eat cauliflower all the time!

Cauliflower Casserole

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!

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Course: Uncategorized

Cuisine: American

Keyword: side dish, vegetable

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 -6 servings

Calories: 307kcal

Author: Sandra Shaffer

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 344mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

Disclaimer

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.

Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, June, 2012