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Cheesy Cauliflower Delight

Bite into the ultimate guilt-free delight with our Cheesy Cauliflower Delight. This is an uncomplicated yet satisfying recipe that blends cauliflower with a rich, garlicky cheese sauce and a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust, offering a feast of flavors and textures in every bite.
4
32 min
TOTAL TIME
589
CALORIES
$2.45
PER SERVING
Cheesy Cauliflower Delight
Ingredients
17 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup vegetable broth
Cauliflower
1 head cauliflower
cut into bite-sized pieces
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp italian seasoning
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Milk
1/2 cup milk
full-fat
Cauliflower Florets
1 lb cauliflower florets
Butter
3 tbsp butter
Sour Cream
4 oz sour cream
Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
divided
Bacon
2 whole bacon
crumbled
Snipped Chives
2 tbsp snipped chives
divided
Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Directions
19 STEPS
12 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
32 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Place the cauliflower pieces into a microwave-safe bowl and add the vegetable broth. Cover and cook in the microwave for 8 minutes until tender.
2
Cook the cauliflower florets in a steamer or boiling water until tender, and drain any excess water.
3
In a food processor or blender, add the cooked cauliflower, butter, garlic powder, and sour cream, blending until smooth.
3
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until aromatic.
4
Pour the milk into the pan and whisk to blend with the butter and garlic.
4
Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a mixing bowl, and mix in half of the grated cheddar cheese and half of the snipped chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Transfer the cauliflower mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, and top with the remaining cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and the rest of the snipped chives.
5
Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese to the pan and stir until completely melted and smooth. Season with black pepper.
6
Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cooked cauliflower in the bowl.
7
Remove from the oven, and let stand for a few minutes before serving.
7
Transfer the cauliflower and cheese sauce mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
8
Top the cauliflower with the remaining cup of cheese.
9
Combine the breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning and sprinkle the mixture over the cheese layer.
10
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
11
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
12
Serve delightfully cheesy cauliflower and enjoy.
Health Info
Macros
21g
CARBS
44g
FAT
27g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT