Description
This cheesy baked cauliflower casserole is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for family dinners. It combines tender cauliflower with a rich cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
- Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
- Place cauliflower in a baking dish and pour cheese sauce over it.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use fresh cauliflower for best texture.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if desired.
- Add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy, cauliflower, casserole, baked, vegetarian, comfort food