Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole
This Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole features roasted cauliflower and broccoli florets with crispy bacon, coated in a creamy cheese sauce made from cream, mozzarella, cream cheese, and cheddar, then baked until bubbling and golden on top. The combination offers tender vegetables, savory bacon, and rich, cheesy textures.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower florets only (600g, large
- 2 broccoli florets only (315g, small heads
- 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 Bacon 90g, small slices, streaky
Cheese Sauce and Cheese Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1.5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup / 240ml heavy cream aka double cream
- ¾ cup / 90g mozzarella cheese shredded
- ⅔ cup / 150g cream cheese
- ½ cup / 60g cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C /180 fan.
- Place the cauliflower and broccoli florets on a non stick baking tray and toss with olive oil and salt. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Add the chopped bacon and bake for a further 20 minutes until the bacon is cooked and slightly crisp.
- Meanwhile, in a sauce pan heat the butter and garlic over medium heat.
- Cook until the garlic starts to become fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add heavy/double cream, ½ cup (60g) of mozzarella, cream cheese, and ½ of the cheddar cheese. Stir until melted using a hand whisk and then simmer on a low heat for about 2 minutes until fully melted. Stir through 2 - 4 tablespoon of almond milk (or water) if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Add the broccoli, cauliflower and bacon to a baking dish. Pour over the cheese sauce and top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden on top.
Notes
- Top with cracked black pepper and chopped chives for extra flavor.
- Additional chopped streaky bacon can be sprinkled on top if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; this casserole also freezes well.
- Each serving contains approximately 7.9 g net carbohydrates.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 27% |
| Fat | 43.1g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8g | 119% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 4.6g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.