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Creamy Cauliflower Casserole

This Cauliflower Casserole is baked in a white sauce with Parmesan Cheese. A fast and easy side dish that is perfect with any meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower (broken into florets)
WHITE SAUCE
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1-2 pinches salt*
  • 1-2 dashes pepper
  • 1-2 stems fresh thyme or parsley (chopped)
  • 2½ cups milk
*if you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
EXTRAS
  • 3-4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C).
  2. Cook the cauliflower for about 3-5 minutes or al dente either by boiling in a large pot of water or vapour. Drain well, for approximately 10 minutes.
  3. While cauliflower is draining, in a medium / large pot add the butter and melt, then whisk in the flour, salt, pepper and thyme.
  4. Then slowly add the milk, stirring constantly, bring to a boil and boil for approximately 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Place 2-3 tablespoons of white sauce on the bottom of the 8 inch baking dish. Add the drained cauliflower and cover with remaining white sauce. Then sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, then raise the heat to 400F (200C) and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden. Let sit 5 minutes then serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The casserole should be covered tightly and stored in the fridge. It will last up to two to three days. Re-heat either in the microwave or oven.
  • The casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze in a freezer container and thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 243mg (10%) Potassium 421mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 423IU (8%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 166mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 243mg 10%
Potassium 421mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 423IU 8%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 166mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.