Best Decadent Cauliflower Casserole Recipes

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CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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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

2 medium heads of cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 slices bacon
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2/3 cup freshly grated Gruyere (or similar melty, nutty, alpine-style cheese, divided)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
3 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)

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

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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This is a creamy, decadent side dish that we love served alongside pork or a juicy steak. So good!

Provided by Wilda Rowe

Categories     Side Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cauliflower head, broken up
4 large red new potatoes, unpeeled and cut in 1/4
1 Tbsp butter
pinch salt
pinch pepper
3 eggs
3/4 c gruyere cheese
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes or longer until tender; drain the potatoes and cauliflower and place in mixing bowl.
  • 3. Add the butter, salt and pepper; mash together to make a puree; it is better to use a potato masher as a food processor can make it too mushy.
  • 4. Beat the eggs into the puree, one at a time, then stir in the cheese.
  • 5. Spoon into a greased dish, and bake one hour with foil on it in a 350 oven.

CHEESY LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Learn how to make the easiest Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with 9 simple ingredients! This vintage recipe requires just 10 minutes of hands-on preparation - it's as easy as dump, mix and bake! Featuring tender cauliflower, creamy soup, rich mayonnaise, plenty of bacon, two types of cheeses and crispy onions, this decadent cauliflower bake is undeniably delicious! This dish is easy comfort food at its finest - it's cheesy, creamy, rich, decadent, and always a hit with a crowd!Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.

Provided by Cheyanne Holzworth

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 ounces Fresh Cauliflower Florets (- (about 10 cups of florets from 2 medium heads of cauliflower) (SEE NOTES))
1 (10.75-ounce) can Condensed Cream of Celery Soup (- UNDILUTED (SEE NOTES))
1 Cup Mayonnaise
2 large Eggs (- beaten)
½ tsp EACH: Garlic Powder and Smoked Paprika
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Kosher Salt & Pepper (- to taste)
1 ½ Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (- shredded & DIVIDED (6 ounces total))
1 Cup Gruyere Cheese (- shredded (4 ounces total))
8 sliced Bacon (- cooked until crispy, crumbled & DIVIDED (1/2 cup))
2 TBS Finely Chopped Flat-leaf Parsley
½ Cup Crispy Onions (-or more to taste)
Optional for garnish: Grated Parmesan and finely chopped Parsley

Steps:

  • Cook cauliflower: Add 1-inch of water to a large pot. Bring the water to a boil. Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket and insert the basket into the pot. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium and steam until the cauliflower is tender-crisp, about 5-8 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a clean work surface lined with paper towels. Gently pat the cauliflower dry and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Spray an 9x9 or 8x10-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix wet ingredients + seasonings: In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed soup, mayonnaise, eggs, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and heaping ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Whisk until thick, creamy, and well combined.
  • Add remaining ingredients: Add the steamed cauliflower, 1 cup of cheddar (4 ounces), all the gruyere, ¼ cup of bacon, and all the parsley. Gently mix well to combine.
  • Add to baking dish: Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with cheeses & Bake: Top the casserole with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar. Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Add onions + remaining bacon: Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the remaining bacon and all the crispy onions. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.
  • Cool: Remove from the oven and let you cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve: Garnish with grated parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy while warm!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 566 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAULIFLOWER DELIGHT CASSEROLE



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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

1 large cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups hot milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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.

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