Cauliflower Casserole
Our Cauliflower Casserole has tender cauliflower florets smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and a buttery topping baked to golden perfection.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $10.34
Equipment
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large saucepan
- Colander
- large bowl
- medium skillet
- 2-quart baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 medium heads about 3-4 pounds cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- 6 slices bacon
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Ritz cracker crumbs OR panko breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
GARNISH: (both optional)
- Parsley chopped
- Chives chopped
Instructions
PREP OVEN AND PAN:
- Move the oven rack to the middle position.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
COOK CAULIFLOWER:
- Bring a large saucepan with salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add cauliflower and cook just until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drain cauliflower and add to a large bowl.
COOK BACON:
- Meanwhile, fry bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp.
- Remove from the pan onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- When bacon is cool enough to handle, crumble.
- Add the bacon to a large bowl with the cauliflower.
ASSEMBLE CASSEROLE:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, and cheese
- Pour over cauliflower and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.
- Add Ritz crumbs or panko bread crumbs and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the cauliflower.
BAKE:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are browned.
GARNISH AND SERVE:
- Garnish with parsley or chives, both optional. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.6cup | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg