Description
This Cauliflower Casserole features tender cauliflower in a creamy, cheesy sauce topped with crispy bacon, making it perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cauliflower florets, cooked
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil or steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes; drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour, then gradually pour in milk, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, parmesan, and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold in cooked cauliflower, bacon, and half of the green onions.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheddar, green onions, and bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
You can use gluten-free flour and dairy-free cheese for dietary restrictions.
Pre-cook cauliflower carefully to avoid mushiness in the final dish.
Assemble the casserole in advance and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg