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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious cheesy baked cauliflower dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect as a side or vegetarian main.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cauliflower florets (approximately 1 head cauliflower cut into 1 inch size pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup milk (any unflavored milk of your choice)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well coated.
  3. Place the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but still crispy.
  5. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and milk. Heat for a few minutes until heated through and bring to a low simmer. Watch it closely as you do not want it to boil.
  7. Remove from heat. Gradually add in the shredded cheddar cheese, a little at a time. Stir until melted and combined.
  8. Stir in the cauliflower and gently toss until it’s coated in the cheese sauce.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • This dish is great for a healthy side dish or vegetarian meal.
  • You can use different types of cheese for varied flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg