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Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
This is my favorite way to make cauliflower, learned from my mother. It can be served with roast chicken, pork chops, or grilled steak. It’s the perfect stand-in for scalloped potatoes or a “mock mac-n-cheese”. Serves 4.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 191 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower organic, cleaned, removed from the head, and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or more, as needed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 to 1 cup sharp cheddar or Gruyere cheese, grated
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a medium-sized saucepan with a small amount of water, steam cauliflower until it is cooked through and can easily be pierced with a fork.
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Drain well and set aside, but keep warm.
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In a casserole dish, add cauliflower and enough mayonnaise to completely coat it. Feel free to add more to adjust consistency — the more mayonnaise you add, the creamier it will be.
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Add mustard and stir to combine.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is nicely browned.
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Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- This recipe can be served with roast chicken, pork chops, or grilled steak. It's the perfect stand-in for scalloped potatoes or a “mock mac-n-cheese”.
- It can also form the base of a meaty casserole: add bacon, sliced smoked sausage, or cubed ham (healthy versions of course!) to stretch it further.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 262mg11%
Potassium 444mg13%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 142IU3%
Vitamin C 69mg84%
Calcium 133mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.