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Cauliflower Casserole with Mozzarella Cheese

40 minutes
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Posted:1/5/22
Updated:1/5/22
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Sneak more veggies into your comfort food with this Cauliflower Casserole with Mozzarella Cheese! Layers of steamed cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs are all baked together in under 40 minutes. In the end, you’ll have one of the cheesiest and comforting side dishes ever!

cauliflower casserole with mozzarella cheese in blue baking dish.

Mozzarella cauliflower casserole

Looking for a fun and tasty way to sneak some extra veggies into your meals? Then you have to try this rich and cheesy Cauliflower Casserole with Mozzarella Cheese! Naturally vegetarian and easy to make keto and gluten free, this mix-and-bake casserole is sure to be enjoyed by everyone. 

Just like my cheesy cauliflower casserole and cheddar cheese cauliflower casserole, the best part of this mozzarella cauliflower casserole are the layers of baked cheese and vegetables. Even though it’s packed with healthy stuff, the kids will still go crazy for it!

You can always turn to this casserole when you’re looking for something quick and easy for dinner. Easily prepare it ahead of time and store it in the fridge overnight or keep it in the freezer for months. It’s there and ready to bake in a pinch!

fork holding up cheesy cauliflower

How to make a cauliflower casserole with mozzarella cheese

This cheesy cauliflower recipe is quick, easy, and comes together in one dish. Perfect as a vegetarian meal or cheesy side dish, you can whip it up in just 4 simple steps:

Boil (or steam) the cauliflower florets until fork tender. Drain and place into a casserole baking dish.

Combine the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and half and half.

Pour the mozzarella mixture over the cauliflower in the casserole dish and toss to coat.

Sprinkle a bit of extra mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs over the top before baking until golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving and enjoying!

baked cauliflower and cheese in baking dish.

Recipe tips and variations

  • Instead of cauliflower – Make this easy cauliflower casserole with any steamed vegetable you like. Either replace the cauliflower or try adding broccoli, carrots, asparagus, green beans, or zucchini.
  • Not a fan of mozzarella cheese? Try swapping it out for American, cheddar, provolone, or your favorite melty cheese.
  • Fresh or frozen cauliflower? You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower in this recipe. Fresh cauliflower must be steamed first and frozen cauliflower should be thawed before it’s added to the casserole dish (no steaming needed).
  • Gluten free – Replace the breadcrumbs with gluten free breadcrumbs or omit them completely.
  • Looking to add some extra protein? Mix in pre-cooked and shredded chicken or turkey, leftover rotisserie chicken, sausage, diced ham, bacon, or ground beef to this casserole.

Frequently asked questions

What else can I use instead of half and half?

Here’s my favorite 2 substitutions for half and half:
1) You can use 1/2 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy or light cream.
2) You can use 3/4 cup whole milk + 1 tablespoon butter.

(btw you can freeze half and half leftovers!)

Can you make mozzarella cauliflower casserole ahead of time?

Yes! This cauliflower casserole can be assembled in the dish without the breadcrumbs, wrapped in plastic, and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply pop the chilled and prepped casserole in the oven and bake as normal. 

Can you freeze it?

You can easily freeze the uncooked or leftover mozzarella cauliflower casserole for up to 3 months in the freezer. Just be sure to thaw it before baking or reheating in the oven.

Is this cauliflower casserole keto-friendly or low carb?

Simply omit the breadcrumb topping to make this casserole keto and low carb.

What goes well with mozzarella cauliflower casserole?

This cheesy cauliflower casserole can be served on its own or paired as a nutritious side next to more comfort food, like baked kale meatballs, burgers in the oven, or vegetable pot pie.

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Sneak more veggies into your comfort food with this Cauliflower Casserole with Mozzarella Cheese! Layers of steamed cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs are all baked together in under 40 minutes. In the end, you’ll have one of the cheesiest and comforting side dishes ever!
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Sneak more veggies into your comfort food with this Cauliflower Casserole with Mozzarella Cheese! Layers of steamed cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs are all baked together in under 40 minutes. In the end, you’ll have one of the cheesiest and comforting side dishes ever!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove. Add cauliflower and boil until cauliflower is slightly tender, about 5-10 minutes. Drain cauliflower and place in a 8×8 baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together mozzarella cheese (except save 2 tablespoons for the topping!), Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and half and half.
  • Pour mixture on top of cauliflower and mix to completely coat. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Serve and enjoy!
Course:Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:Mozzarella Cauliflower Casserole
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  1. Sharda Singh says

    November 6, 2020 at 8:32 am

    Simple and tasty

    Reply
    • a Dad says

      September 12, 2021 at 11:29 pm

      Didn’t have half and half so I mixed 1/4 cup french onion dip with 1/2 cup milk. Also mixed in a few tablespoons of a leftover bacon chive and cream cheese mixture we had. Everyone loved it. Even my son that hates vegetables.

      Reply
  2. CHRISTIANE says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:20 am

    For a side dish how approcx. how many serving sizes ill that be

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      December 6, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      As a side dish, 6 servings. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Bam's Kitchen says

    January 11, 2015 at 12:06 am

    I know this is one of your older posts but I am planning on making this for dinner tonight. A great way to get your kids to eat more veggies is to top with cheese, right?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      January 11, 2015 at 10:32 am

      Hahaha, I totally agree!

      Reply
  4. Consuelo - Honey & Figs says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Bring on alllllll da cheeeeeese please! This casserole looks unreal and I’m loving your cauliflower addiction heeeck yes.
    Also, your cats are my fav. I can imagine how cute they are trying to catch the fly hehe Peter does that allll.the.time lol

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    July 17, 2014 at 5:49 am

    Hehe, too cute, our family cats and dogs used to do the same thing – I would love to see that video 🙂 Love this cauliflower casserole! It looks amazing with all that cheesy goodness!

    Reply
  6. Anna Johnston says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:44 am

    Haha… I was watching my cat chase a fly on the weekend, its hilarious.
    Love your cauliflower dish Pamela. They are in season and super cheap at the mo, my fridge is over flowing with yummy cauli goodness. 🙂 This will be happening asap in my kitch!

    Reply
  7. marcie says

    July 16, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Pamela, this looks like some of the best cauliflower I’ve ever seen! I love cauliflower, so this needs to happen in my kitchen soon!

    Reply
  8. Lidia says

    July 16, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Oh Pamela! This looks scrumptiously comforting! xox

    Reply
  9. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Beautiful! I bet this would be wonderful with a slice of bacon (or 10).

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 16, 2014 at 10:11 am

      I think everything is better with a slice of bacon (or 10). hehehehe. Enjoy Helen!

      Reply
  10. Emma | Fork and Good says

    July 16, 2014 at 5:52 am

    OH YEAH. That looks amazing. All I want is to dig a fork into that. Bet it’s crunchy on top, the best ones usually are!

    Reply
  11. Koko says

    July 16, 2014 at 3:50 am

    Pleeeease get a video of that!!

    Cauliflower and cheese is a match made in heaven!!!

    Reply
  12. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Yes, I like your logic! Cauliflower by itself is doing our bodies a disservice, thus we must add cheese! Heck yes! I’ve got some cauliflower in the fridge and I always have a ton of cheese on hand (I mean, seriously, who doesn’t? It’s essential.) so I see this casserole in my near future!

    Reply
  13. Kristy @ She Eats says

    July 15, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Pamela! I love love LURB cauliflower – it’s probably (it just took me 4 tries to type probably correctly) my favourite vegetable of all time. Yep. It definitely is. And now you covered it in cheese? Be still my beating heart…. Gimme some.

    Reply
  14. Archana @ the perfect zest says

    July 15, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I totally agree with your calorie math – negative calories for cauliflower plus cheese calories = nothing!

    I need to try something like this – I’m a bit bored with my cauliflower recipe

    Reply
  15. Alex says

    July 15, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  16. meemsnyc says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    I love cauliflower and this looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  17. PassTheKnife says

    July 15, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Looks like a mac and cheese casserole, but much healthier! Way to go!

    Reply
  18. cheri says

    July 15, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Love this casserole dish, cauliflower is so good roasted and baked.

    Reply
  19. Annie @Maebells says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Okay I never cook with cauliflower, I like it, I just never think of it. But that is totally going to change! Love all of this cheesy goodness!

    Reply
  20. Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    This is my favorite way to eat veggies — covered in cheese! Mmmm. Chester will chase after anything that moves (including bats, he’s caught those), but Peter is a little more selective and always holds out until he sees a spider.

    Reply
  21. Mary Frances says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:45 am

    All that cheesy goodness.
    Wow.
    Pass me the pan por favor!

    Reply
  22. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:31 am

    My dog chases flies too – she will sit quietly when she sees one and follows it around – and totally freaks me out the whole time!
    I love cauliflower – and this is yet another scrumdiliumptious way to devour it – though I might have to hold off on the cheese as even though my tastebuds love it – my stomach doesn’t!

    Reply
  23. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I love cauliflower too! I would like a giant plate of this casserole for lunch right now.

    Reply
  24. Stephanie says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:58 am

    MY body definitely needs cheese to function! I haven’t put cheese on cauliflower for sooo long.. I need to change that

    Reply
  25. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Such a perfect side dish! Cheese and cauliflower are perfect mates.

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:31 am

    A cauliflower casserole with cheese? I’m in!

    Reply
  27. Christine at Cook the Story says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:03 am

    What a great way to jazz up an otherwise boring veggie!

    Reply
  28. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:55 am

    That is seriously yummy in my tummy!

    Reply

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