Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is delicious and only takes 10 minutes to prepare! This loaded casserole recipe is made with Cheddar and Parmesan to make it extra cheesy! My family declares it one of their favorite side dishes on the holiday table! Low carb friendly.
Ok, we have the 3 C’s here. Let’s talk about them.
Cheesy – who doesn’t love cheesy dishes (hello Cheesy Green Beans)? Mozzarella, Cheddar and Parmesan are my favorites for recipes. And this recipe includes 2 cheeses!
Cauliflower – beautiful cauliflower, fresh from the garden, I love you. You can’t go wrong with cauliflower, you just can’t!
Casserole – I love casseroles. You put them inside the oven and magic happens. That’s the only way I can describe it.
We love this casserole, especially when we can pick the cauliflower straight from the garden. We love this dish as a meatless Monday meal with crusty bread on the side. But you can also serve the casserole as a side dish, it’s perfect to pair with a meat at the holiday table.
How to Make Cauliflower Casserole:
You’ll want to preheat your oven to 375 degrees. While it’s preheating steam your cauliflower for 3 minutes, and then drain it.
Add the cauliflower to a casserole baking dish. In a medium bowl stir together Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, heavy cream, dried sage, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs on top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.
How to Make Cheesy Cauliflower Healthy
Ok, so this recipe includes 2 types of cheese and heavy cream, so maybe it’s not the most healthy side dish. But we’re using 1 head of cauliflower so I’m going to call it healthy! If you wanted to add more vegetables to this casserole you could even add a can of corn, or some sliced fresh carrots. If you’re adding carrots, make sure to steam them with the cauliflower to soften them up.
Why The Entire Family is Going to Love This Dish
What’s not to love about this casserole filled with cauliflower and melting Chedddar and Parmesan cheese? This will surely be the first side dish to be gobbled up on the Thanksgiving table!
- This casserole feeds 8, but you can easily double it for a large crowd.
- This is a perfect side dish for your holiday turkey, chicken or pork chops!
- It’s vegetarian friendly for a veggie crowd, but delicious enough for meat eaters to love too!
Recipe Changes for Different Diets
- This is a keto and low carb friendly casserole to make for people following those diets.
- It’s vegetarian. I wouldn’t recommend you turn it vegan as it’s really a creamy comfort food and should be made with real cheese. If you’re looking for a vegan side dish try my Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes.
More Side Dish Recipes
Carrot Casserole
Cheesy Green Beans
Carrot Souffle
Amish Potato Stuffing
Blueberry Bread Stuffing
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
I hope you enjoy this delicious Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole!
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Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
PrintIngredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Steam your cauliflower for 3 minutes, drain.
- Add cauliflower into a 2 quart casserole baking dish.
- In a bowl stir together your Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, dried sage, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour everything in your bowl over cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until top is slightly browned.
- Enjoy!
Debbie LeMaster says
I would like to try this recipe, what are the nutritional values (carbs ,protien ,fats)
Pamela says
Hi Debbie, I don’t provide nutritional information. If you google a nutrition calculator, you’ll have plenty to choose from! Hope this helps!
Jules says
Yum! Thx for sharing this recipe. This looks perfect for fall and the upcoming holidays. I love swapping Cauliflower whenever possible. Can’t wait to try this.
Laurir says
I don’t have heavy cream can use milk
Pamela says
Hey Laurir, yes you can use milk, it just might not be as creamy, but it’ll still be delicious.
Jen Gregor says
This actually looks really good! I have not always liked cauliflower as much unless it has stuff on it but this sounds amazing with cheese all over it. I will have to try!! Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I have to be honest, I never buy cauliflower because I don’t know how to cook it. Thanks for sharing a recipe I can actually try out. #HomeMattersParty
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
Congratulations. This popular dish made the most clicked on the Blogger’s Pit Stop. Be looking for a feature on Friday.
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clairejustine says
This looks so tasty! I could just try some. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays last week, you are one of my features this week.
Michelle says
This looks delicious! I saw your photo in the Simple Life Blog Hop and had to check it out. I’m going to pin and try it soon. Cauliflower is so good for you! P.S. I don’t think it’s possible to grow too many pumpkins!
The Messy Mommy says
This looks amazing! I’m definitely adding this to next week’s meal plan.
Rachel says
I love adding cauliflower to casseroles as a low carb option. Your recipe looks sooo delicious with all that cheese! And the crunchy topping!