Irresistibly Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Bake That You'll Love
A comforting and creamy cauliflower bake that's sure to impress at any dinner gathering.
Equipment
- Oven
- large pot
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Bake
- 1 head Cauliflower or broccoli
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella
- 8 oz Cream Cheese or Neufchâtel
- 1 cup Milk or plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika optional
For the Topping
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers, panko
- 4 Tbsp Butter or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Dried Parsley optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Cooking
- Boil water in a large pot; add cauliflower florets and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Mix cream cheese, milk, sour cream, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional paprika until smooth.
- Fold the cooked cauliflower into the cheese mixture until coated.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, melted butter, and optional parsley in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the cauliflower mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool briefly before serving warm.
Notes
Top with extra parsley for a burst of color before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg
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