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Cauliflower Mac and cheese in a white casserole dish with a serving spoon.

Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

This easy cauliflower cheese casserole is creamy and cheesy and super delicious! It's the perfect side dish for any meal or special holiday. Make it regular or low carb and keto.
4.58 from 7 votes
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American | European
Servings 8 servings
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cup cauliflower florets (cut into 2" pieces)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (plus extra to butter dish)
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour (low carb and keto: use ¼ to ½ teaspoon xanthan gum - a little goes a long way)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 12 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded - save 2 ounces for the top)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs (low carb and keto: use finely crushed pork rinds)
  • optional: garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter casserole dish. Cook cauliflower florets in salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Strain cauliflower and place into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
    Cooking the cauliflower to make baked cauliflower cheese recipe.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk the flour (or xanthan gum) into the butter. Slowly whisk the milk into the butter and flour mixture. Bring to a simmer and continue whisking until it thickens.
    Whisking flour and butter together for the cauliflower cheese casserole.
  • Add all but 2 ounces of the cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper, stirring until melted. Pour over cauliflower and stir.
    Adding the cheese, herbs, and seasoning to the pot and thickening the cauliflower cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle the top of the casserole with remaining cheese, then breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. The casserole will thicken as it cools. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
    Sprinkling with breadcrumbs then baking cauliflower Mac and cheese.

Kori's Tips

  • Add diced ham or chicken for a full meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 8servingsCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 5.7gProtein: 9gFat: 15.4gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 367mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 3.5g
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