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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

Our loaded cauliflower casserole recipe is a 30-minute formula for a comforting, addictive dish. Pair it with your favorite pork, chicken, or beef dish for a delicious satisfying meal.
  • cook TIME 25 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (14)

  • 18 oz cauliflower cut into florets and washed
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper divided
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 oz cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 oz bacon seared and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp green onions chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2

Heat a pot of water and steam 18 oz of cauliflower florets for 15 minutes.

3

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tsp minced garlic along with 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter and cook until fragrant. Add 4 tbsp all-purpose flour and stir quickly to incorporate.

4

Add 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 cup unsalted chicken broth, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder. Stir to combine and reduce for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.

5

Add the steamed florets to a clean baking dish.

6

Pour the creamy sauce into the baking dish and swirl it around to fill the nooks and crannies.

7

Top the casserole with 1.5 oz cheddar and 0.25 oz bacon.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

9

Sprinkle on top 2 tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp green onions along with 1/4 tsp pepper you saved earlier.

10

Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 142kcal | Fat 7g | Saturated Fat 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Cholesterol 18mg | Sodium 302mg | Potassium 476mg | Carbohydrate 15g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 3g | Protein 8g | Vitamin A 210IU | Vitamin C 65mg | Calcium 134mg | Iron 1mg