Welcome to a culinary journey where vegetables take center stage and flavors dance harmoniously. Our Cauliflower Delight Casserole is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of healthy and hearty, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking a nutritious and satisfying meal.
This recipe collection features a versatile casserole that can be tailored to your dietary preferences. Whether you're gluten-free, dairy-free, or simply looking for a low-carb option, we've got you covered. With variations like the Classic Cauliflower Delight Casserole, the Vegan Cauliflower Delight Casserole, and the Low-Carb Cauliflower Delight Casserole, there's a perfect casserole for every taste and dietary requirement.
Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic recipe. The Classic Cauliflower Delight Casserole is a crowd-pleaser, featuring a creamy sauce, tender cauliflower, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. The Vegan Cauliflower Delight Casserole takes a plant-based approach, using dairy-free alternatives to create a rich and flavorful dish. And the Low-Carb Cauliflower Delight Casserole caters to those on a low-carb diet, featuring a cauliflower crust and a reduced amount of carbohydrates.
No matter which variation you choose, you're in for a delightful culinary experience. The Cauliflower Delight Casserole is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even beginner cooks can create this dish with confidence. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.
EASY CHEESY LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE RECIPE
This cheesy loaded cauliflower casserole recipe needs just 10 minutes prep. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato, without the carbs. Easy & delicious!
Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with butter. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a small 1.5 quart (1.4 L) casserole dish in a single layer. (Line the pan unless it's glass or stoneware. If there's too much cauliflower to fit in a single layer, roast on a larger baking sheet instead.) Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in the same bowl, whisk together the sour cream and heavy cream, until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the bacon bits, and half of the green onions. If desired, season sauce with sea salt and black pepper. (Don't oversalt - it will get more salty as the cheese melts later.)
- When the cauliflower is done roasting, take it out and leave the oven on. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and mix with the sauce.
- Return the cauliflower mixture to the casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese melts. Top with remaining green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
Loaded with cheese and covered with breadcrumbs, your kids just might confuse this Easy Cauliflower Casserole with their favorite Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Lucky for you, not only is this version loaded with veggies instead of pasta, it also makes the most of your pantry staples. Grab the cooking spray, panko, and can of cream of chicken soup, and you're practically halfway there. Don't have cream of chicken? Any "cream of" soup will do the trick. Try cream of celery to mix things up. Ready in just 45 minutes, this is the ultimate weeknight casserole, though it makes a statement at any potluck supper too. For a party-ready touch, add a dash of parsley to your casserole as soon as you pull it out of the oven. It's the ultimate way to dress up the golden panko topping if you're making and taking for a special occasion.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Categories Casserole
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4 to 6 (serving size: about 1 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Trim cauliflower into florets. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high; add cauliflower, and boil until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain cauliflower, and return to saucepan.
- Stir together cream of chicken soup and sour cream in a small bowl; add to cauliflower, and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a greased (with cooking spray) 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle casserole with cheese and panko; dot with butter slices.
- Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and panko is golden, about 30 minutes. If desired, top with parsley.
CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
Creamy and cheesy cauliflower casserole with cream cheese and bacon is an easy, low-carb side dish perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a wide 3-quart (9x13) casserole dish, with nonstick spray, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Transfer the cauliflower to the prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer. Keep the bowl handy. Roast cauliflower on the lower rack for 30 minutes, until the florets are tender and begin to brown.
- Meanwhile, arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared foil-lined baking sheet. Bake on the upper rack until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and cauliflower from the oven. Stir the cauliflower, spread it back into an even layer, and place it on the upper rack to continue cooking until the end of its baking time.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and lightly pat dry. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop or crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- In the same bowl that you used to toss the cauliflower, beat together the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until combined. Stir in 1/3 cup Gruyere cheese, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and half of the chopped bacon.
- Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and dollop the cream cheese mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup of Gruyere and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
- Return the pan to the upper third of the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Broil the casserole until golden on top, 1 to 3 minutes. Do not walk away, and watch carefully to make sure the cheese does not burn.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chives and remaining bacon. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 8, Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g
SAUTEED CAULIFLOWER DELIGHT
Unique and tasty recipe.
Provided by L.M. Black
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, raisins, and white sugar to onion; cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Mix garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes into cauliflower mixture; increase heat to high and saute until cauliflower is browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over cauliflower.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
Cauliflower just got loaded -- like a baked potato, that is. All the familiar flavors of your favorite stuffed spud are in this cheesy casserole that is low in carbs and high in flavor.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
- Put the cauliflower florets in a 3-quart casserole dish. Toss with the reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the florets are soft and begin to brown, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together the cream cheese and 1 cup of the Cheddar in a medium bowl until well combined. Dollop over the cauliflower, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar and bake until the cauliflower is tender when poked with a knife and the Cheddar is melted and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Dollop the sour cream evenly over the casserole and sprinkle with the scallions and reserved bacon pieces.
CAULIFLOWER DELIGHT CASSEROLE
Steamed cauliflower is covered with a creamy cheese sauce, then topped with a Parmesan cheese breadcrumb mixture and baked until bubbly and golden brown. Awesome!
Provided by Marie
Categories Cauliflower
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Separate cauliflower into small florets and steam over boiling water for about 10 minutes.
- Place cauliflower in an 8" square baking dish.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan, then stir in flour for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer, whisking until thick for about 8 minutes.
- Add cheddar cheese, dry mustard, salt and pepper until cheese is melted.
- Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower.
- In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan and parsley and sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.
- Bake at 400° until bubbly and golden, about 15 minutes.
CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
To dress up cauliflower, Mom used a delightful mixture of a cheesy sauce, bright red and green pepper pieces, and crushed cornflakes. We enjoyed this casserole so much that leftovers were rare. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain. , In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, sour cream, cheddar cheese, cornflakes, peppers and salt; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower is an excellent blank canvas. You can steam or blanch it to keep its essential flavors intact, but by roasting or sautéing it, you can bring out its sweetness. Cauliflower will absorb the oil and seasoning, soaking up flavors much the way eggplant does. But it remains firmer. Roasted cauliflower can be served warm or at room temperature. It can be part of an antipasto of roasted vegetables. Or an accompaniment to a roast chicken or lamb. And though they aren't obvious choices, scallops and lobster, both naturally sweet themselves, are delicious with roasted cauliflower.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Pour on enough olive oil to coat (a few tablespoons). Season generously with salt and pepper and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Lay cauliflower pieces out on a baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining oil from the bowl on top. Bake, turning once, until caramelized on edges and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, as a side dish. You can also sprinkle it with a very good aged vinegar. Or, cut florets into smaller pieces and add to salads.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 268 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower. Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no signs of bruising or wilting.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets. Use a sharp knife to cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets.
- Steam the cauliflower. Steaming is the best way to cook cauliflower for this recipe, as it helps to preserve its nutrients and texture.
- Make the cheese sauce. While the cauliflower is steaming, make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, then whisking in flour. Gradually whisk in milk until the sauce is thick and smooth. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Assemble the casserole. In a greased baking dish, layer the cauliflower, cheese sauce, and cooked bacon (if using). Repeat layers until all of the ingredients have been used.
- Bake the casserole. Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until the cheese sauce is bubbly and the cauliflower is tender.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower Delight Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower, and it can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. This casserole is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
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