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cheesy cauliflower

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

March 1, 2014 by sblades 2 Comments

 
Since cauliflower has become such a popular and everyday vegetable (see Welcome Cauliflower – Kale is so Yesterday), I’ve been looking for some good recipes that highlight the vegetable.  I couldn’t find the cheesy roasted cauliflower recipe I grew up with, but found one that was very close (sans crispy bread topping). 

This Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole comes from thebeetingheart.com . There’s a bunch of healthy recipes on the site, although this one has quite a bit of cheese in it, so I’m not sure how entirely healthy it is….

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole3

I don’t prefer cauliflower crunchy, so I appreciate the baked tenderness of this cheesy side dish.

We had it alongside a grilled rib-eye steak and fresh green salad and it was really good – we emptied the bowl in record time. You could leave some of the cheese out without a problem and it would still be a great vegetable dish.

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Bret thought this is kind of like a cauliflower gratin I’ve made before. I guess you could say that. It’s definitely delicious and creamy.

I’ve made this easy Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole many times, but it keeps disappearing before I can get a really good photo of it! That’s OK, though because it give me an excuse to make it again and again.

Another great vegetable casserole for you: Cheesy Spinach Macaroni Casserole!

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Yield: 4-5
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Cheesy and tender; a great alternative vegetable dish and easy to throw together. 

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 C water
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2/3 C shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 C shredded Mozzarella
  • 3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven broiler.
  2. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and put into a microwave-safe container with 1/2 C. water.  Microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes covered.  This will steam the cauliflower.  You may need to add more time if cauliflower is not tender enough after 8 minutes. 
  3. Once cauliflower is tender, drain off the water very well.  Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Add milk and stir.
  4. Take a fork, two knives, or a masher and mash the cauliflower with the milk.  Add the cheddar cheese and stir. 
  5. Microwave on high for another 2 minutes.  Lightly spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray. Spoon the cauliflower mix into the dish and top with the Mozzarella cheese. 
  6. Place casserole dish under the broiler (uncovered) for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbling on top.  Serve warm.

Notes

Drain the water off of the cauliflower very well or it will be watery. T

his could be easily doubled for a pot luck dinner.

I left the cauliflower a little lumpy instead of thoroughly mashing it because we liked the texture and you can taste the cauliflower better.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 336mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 12g

Nutrition Values are Approximate

© sblades
Category: Vegetables/Side Dishes

Filed Under: All Recipes, Vegetables/Side Dishes Tagged With: cauliflower, cauliflower casserole, cheesy cauliflower, side dish, vegetables

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