5-Ingredient Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Recipe Is What's for Thanksgiving by 30Seconds Food


5-Ingredient Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Recipe Is What's for Thanksgiving

Macaroni and cheese, move over, there's a new side dish in town. Even those who don't like cauliflower will have a hard time resisting this easy cheesy cauliflower casserole recipe.

Serve this mouth-watering vegetable casserole recipe as a side dish with your Thanksgiving turkey. Get ready for the recipe requests.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar, Gruyere or American cheese

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Steam the cauliflower until just tender, about 10 minutes. Pour into a baking dish.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
  3. Slowly pour in milk, whisking, until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook until it begins to thicken. 
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Season with black pepper, to taste.
  5. Pour the cheese over the cauliflower. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven about 30 minutes.

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Marianne Clyde
Want to try this! Thanks.
Elisa Schmitz
This sounds delish, oh my!
Donna John
This sounds amazing.
Kathy Ast
I made this tonight. Soooo good!!!!
Elisa Schmitz
I am so glad you liked this recipe, Kathy Ast-Kutzbach ! I have a head of cauliflower in my fridge, so I'm going to try it. YUM!
Kathy Ast
Elisa A. Schmitz 30Seconds i even made it dairy free with almond milk and daiya cheddar (plant-based) cheese. 😊
Elisa Schmitz
That is a genius idea, Kathy Ast-Kutzbach . I eat very little dairy and live on almond milk, so I will try that, thanks!

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