Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Recipe Is Like Mac & Cheese But Healthier (5 Ingredients) Casseroles Side Dishes Vegetables Vegetarian Holidays

Are you a macaroni and cheese lover who's looking for a healthier alternative? Look no further! Macaroni and cheese, move over because there's a new side dish in town. This easy caked cauliflower casserole recipe is so easy and delicious! 

Even those who don't like cauliflower will have a hard time resisting this easy, cheesy cauliflower recipe. This five-ingredient low-sodium cheesy cauliflower casserole is like mac and cheese but healthier!

Here's your simple shopping list for this delicious casserole recipe: cauliflower, butter, flour, milk and shredded cheese. That's it! Everything is mixed together, placed in a casserole dish then baked until piping hot and golden brown. Make ahead if you are meal planning and refrigerate for up to four days.

Serve this mouth-watering vegetable casserole recipe as a side dish with just about any dinner and get ready for the recipe requests. So easy and so good! Plus you get the health benefits of cauliflower in every bite. 

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

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free 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 or skillet. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. If you want this recipe to be gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
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. Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if you'd like some heat.
5. Pour the cheese over the cauliflower. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven about 30 minutes until cooked through and golden. Garnish with fresh basil, parsley or other herb, if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave.

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