Go Back

A creamy, cheesy cauliflower casserole baked until bubbly and golden, perfect as a side or main dish.
Print Recipe
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish. Cook cauliflower until just tender.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and cook briefly.
  3. Whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in most of the cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Combine cauliflower with sauce in baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Drain cauliflower well to avoid excess moisture. Add breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!