**Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole: A Comforting and Healthy Dish for the Whole Family**
Indulge in a culinary journey that harmoniously blends comfort and nutrition with our creamy cheesy cauliflower casserole. This delectable dish is crafted with tender cauliflower florets enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Its secret lies in the delightful balance between the hearty, earthy notes of cauliflower and the rich, luscious flavors of a trio of cheeses: sharp cheddar, gooey mozzarella, and creamy Parmesan. Whether you're following a low-carb or gluten-free lifestyle, or simply seeking a healthier alternative to traditional casseroles, this cauliflower casserole emerges as a shining star. Its versatility extends beyond the main course, seamlessly transitioning into a delectable side dish that complements a wide array of entrees. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece, empowering you to recreate this dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
**Recipes Included in the Article:**
1. **Classic Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole:** Embark on a classic culinary adventure with this timeless recipe, featuring a harmonious blend of cauliflower, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy sauce. Its simplicity belies its rich and satisfying flavor, making it a perennial favorite among casserole enthusiasts.
2. **Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole:** Elevate your taste buds to new heights with this fully loaded version, brimming with bacon, broccoli, and a medley of cheeses. This casserole bursts with a symphony of flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite is an extraordinary experience.
3. **Cauliflower Casserole with Spinach and Artichokes:** Discover a delightful twist on the classic, where tender cauliflower florets mingle with spinach, artichokes, and a creamy cheese sauce. This recipe strikes a perfect balance between indulgence and healthfulness, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a nutritious and flavorful meal.
4. **Cauliflower Casserole with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta:** Embark on a Mediterranean culinary voyage with this unique casserole, featuring roasted red peppers, tangy feta cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices. Its vibrant colors and bold flavors will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.
CHEESY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
After I found this broccoli cauliflower casserole in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in calories and fat. The creamy cheese sauce makes it a tasty way to get children to eat their vegetables. -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted., Place vegetables in a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with ham. Pour sauce over ham. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl; spray with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle around the edge of casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY CHICKEN-BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
Delicious and filling! Cheesy mixture can also be made into a soup.
Provided by heatherbreeze
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine 1/2 the mushroom soup and an equal amount of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 frozen, unopened bag of cauliflower and broccoli mix in the microwave until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand about 2 minutes; open bag and transfer vegetables to a bowl. Repeat with remaining bag.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and salt; stir in remaining cream of mushroom soup. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Add Cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic powder.
- Layer half the cooked vegetables into the bottom of a baking pan or casserole dish. Add half of the cooked chicken. Pour in half the cheese sauce. Add a light layer of bread crumbs. Add remaining vegetables, remaining chicken, and remaining cheese sauce. Top with a light layer of bread crumbs. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 641 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This cauliflower breakfast casserole swaps in riced cauliflower for the usual hash browns to make it not only keto-friendly but also a real crowd-pleasing addition to the brunch rotation. -Robyn Warren, Lakeway, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. , Add onion and chopped peppers to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and ricotta. Stir in riced cauliflower, shredded cheeses, bacon, onion mixture, pepper and salt. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cool baked casserole completely; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
It's a delicious dish of delightful cheesy sauce. Bright red and green bell pepper pieces and crushed corn flakes! We enjoyed it so much, their was nothing to scrape off the dishes or pan!
Provided by kelliegirl21
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, and steam until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- Combine sour cream, Cheddar cheese, corn flakes, bell peppers, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the cauliflower, and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over the top of the dish.
- Bake uncovered until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 485.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER, POTATO AND BACON CASSEROLE
A nice twist to a classic. Layered and baked until golden brown. A great side dish for any meal. I prefer a grilled steak or some roasted chicken, but this is so good and creamy. Originated as a recipe I developed for a restaurant I worked for, this has been a long standing favorite of friends and family. Give it a try and I am sure you will enjoy.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Potato and Cauliflower Layer -- In a large pot of boiling salted water on medium high heat, cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes and then add the cauliflower and cook another 5 minutes under tender. Remove from the heat and drain. Using a potato masher or even just a fork, slightly mash. I like to do a rough mash for this dish. Add, salt, pepper, milk and butter and set to the side.
- Bacon, Pepper and Onion Layer -- In a medium saute pan, add the bacon and saute until crisp. Remove and let it drain on a paper plate lined with a paper towel. In the same pan, use the bacon drippings (no more than 1 teaspoon, you don't want too much oil) to cook the onion and red pepper red pepper until tender. Once the onion and pepper are done add the scallions, salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat, drain if necessary (you don't want this oily) and set to the side.
- Cheese and Crumb Mixture -- In a small bowl, add the melted butter, bread crumbs and cheese and mix well to combine.
- Casserole -- In a casserole dish, spray with non stick spray and heat the oven to 375. Add a layer on the potato cauliflower mix; then a layer of the bacon, pepper and onions; then a layer of the cheese and bread crumb mix. Next, again, the potato cauliflower; bacon, pepper and onions; and then the cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake -- Thirty (30) minutes until golden brown and bubbly. This is a great side dish and makes a great presentation when you cut into it and serve.
BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE
This is a very moist and delicious side dish , sometimes I will add chicken chunks and I enjoy this as a meal.
Provided by Karla Everett
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook Rice according to package.
- 2. Cook broccoli and cauliflower according to package.
- 3. Saute' onion in butter until tender.
- 4. Add soup , Velveeta cheese and milk to the onions ; cook until cheese is melted.
- 5. Fold in cooked rice and cooked vegetables to the cheese mixture.
- 6. Pour into a greased baking dish ; cover and cook @ 325° for 30 minutes.
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
This casserole has NO cream of anything kind of soup. It still is probably loaded with fat but could be lightened by using low-fat or no-fat products (I have not done this). I like it because it is quick and easy and only has 6 ingredients...plus my boys will eat it.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Cauliflower
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Combine saltine crackers and butter in small bowl, mash until soft. Set aside.
- Place steamed cauliflower into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine milk and mayonnaise with whisk.
- Bring mixture to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Pour over cauliflower.
- Crumble cracker mixture over cauliflower.
- Broil until golden brown.
ERIK'S CHEESY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
A delicious low-carb comfort food! Mashed cauliflower combined with lowfat ingredients make you feel as though you are splurging on this mouth-watering side dish.
Provided by Leah
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add cauliflower, bring back to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Line a microwave-safe plate with paper towels; arrange turkey bacon on the paper towels. Top with more paper towels. Microwave on high until bacon is crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool and crumble.
- Mix cauliflower with crumbled bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese using an electric mixer until evenly combined. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 599.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SMOKED SAUSAGE & CHEESY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
My family aren't great vegie eaters so I cover them w/cheese and sausage to get the job done! I usually add the sausages to the cauliflower w/a little onion then cover w/cheese sauce before baking. My larger casserole dish was already in use this time so I separated them. When you pre-cook or thaw the cauliflower, keep your...
Provided by Tracy Joyner
Categories Casseroles
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in saucepan Add flour, salt and pepper Brown to create a light roux
- 2. Slowly add milk while stirring w/wire wisk keeping it smooth Cook stirring constantly till thickens
- 3. Remove from heat and add cheese Stir to combine
- 4. Place cauliflower into casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over to cover
- 5. Place polish sausage/keilbasa on top of all Bake 30 min. in 350 degree oven.
NANY'S CHEESY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
This is my Grandmother's recipe. It is a must for all holiday meals!
Provided by Robin Mize
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Cauliflower
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Crumble salted crackers into a small bowl and mash them with butter until soft. Place steamed cauliflower into a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- In small saucepan, combine milk and mayonnaise with wire whisk. Bring the mixture to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in cheese until melted. Pour this sauce over the cauliflower. Crumble the butter and cracker mixture over the cheese and cauliflower.
- Place the casserole into the preheated oven and broil until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 43.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 557.3 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
Tips:
- Choose a good cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no signs of bruising or wilting.
- Steam the cauliflower until it is tender: Overcooking the cauliflower will make it mushy, so be careful not to overcook it.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it is important to use a good quality cheese that you enjoy.
- Add some bread crumbs for a crispy topping: Bread crumbs help to create a crispy topping on the casserole. You can use panko bread crumbs or regular bread crumbs.
- Serve the casserole hot: This dish is best served hot, so make sure to serve it as soon as it is out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Cheesy cauliflower casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. With its creamy cheese sauce, crispy bread crumb topping, and tender cauliflower, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cheesy cauliflower casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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