Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Cauliflower Bake, a delightful dish that merges the creamy richness of cheeses and crispy bacon with the wholesome goodness of cauliflower. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 35 minutes, but it also serves as a satisfying alternative to traditional mac and cheese. Perfect for families seeking a gluten-free meal without sacrificing flavor, this cheesy bake makes for an excellent side dish or a hearty main course. Bursting with savory flavors from cheddar and parmesan, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (about 5 cups), chopped into florets
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or tapioca flour for gluten-free)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the grease.
- Boil water in a saucepan and add cauliflower florets; cook for 5 minutes before draining.
- In the skillet with reserved grease, sauté onion and garlic until translucent (3–5 minutes).
- Whisk together almond milk and flour in a small bowl; pour into the skillet and bring to a low boil.
- Add cheddar, parmesan, and salt, whisking until smooth.
- Combine drained cauliflower with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer to an 8×8-inch baking dish, sprinkle cooked bacon on top, and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg