Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Pie Recipe Is Nutritious & Delicious (9 Ingredients, High-Protein) by Elisa Schmitz

You know how when you make something so good, you want everyone to try it? That's how I feel about this easy, cheesy cauliflower casserole pie recipe. As he was eating it, my husband could say nothing but "yum." Seeing him basically speechless with delight is why this vegetable dish is one of my absolute favorite recipes! Plus, this cauliflower recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Photo credit (all photos): Elisa Schmitz

Recently, I made this easy, six-ingredient broccoli cheese casserole pie recipe that was a slice of broccoli cheese heaven. It was so good that it got me wondering how it would taste with cauliflower instead of broccoli. The answer is, amazing! Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, like broccoli and cabbage, that's high in antioxidants and vitamins. Cauliflower may help to fight illness, strengthen bones and protect the gut (among the other health benefits of cauliflower).

This cheesy cauliflower pie recipe is oven-ready in less than 10 minutes and uses a ready-made pie crust right out of the freezer. Because cauliflower has a very different taste and texture than broccoli, I made some modifications to this recipe that made the cauliflower dish shine even brighter, with additional cheddar and a savory Mediterranean flavor. Read about the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.

Here is your short and simple shopping list for this vegetarian and high-protein recipe: fresh cauliflower, heavy cream (or half and half), eggs, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, turmeric, paprika, Mediterranean seasoning and a ready-made pie crust. To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust. (Here's more about the health benefits of cauliflower.)

The ingredients are incorporated then poured into the unbaked pie crust. You bake the casserole pie until it's golden on the outside, and solid but creamy on the inside. You can serve this cauliflower casserole recipe as a vegetable side dish or a vegetarian main course. It's similar to quiche (but creamier), so it also works for brunch or lunch or as a light dinner with your favorite protein. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 ready-made pie crust, unbaked
• 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
• 3 eggs
• 1 head of fresh cauliflower, chopped (about 4 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Mediterranean seasoning or Italian seasoning

Here's how to make it:

• Put chopped cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl.
  
• Cover with a wet paper towel. To steam the cauliflower, microwave it for about 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  
• In a large mixing bowl, add the cream, eggs, cheeses and seasonings. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  
• Add the steamed cauliflower to the mixture and stir until thoroughly incorporated.
  
• Pour the mixture into the pie crust. (Use a frozen or refrigerated pie crust, or your favorite homemade pie crust recipe. For a crust-less version, omit the pie crust and spray a baking pan with cooking spray instead.)
  
• Bake in an oven that's been preheated to 375 degrees F until golden and firm, about 35 minutes. (Line your oven rack with aluminum foil in case of any overflow or spills.)
  
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in the microwave or oven.
  

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