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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
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
Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup vegetable broth
Milk
1/2 cup milk
full-fat
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
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
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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