Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole layers tender florets with a buttery Parmesan-breadcrumb topping and a blanket of melted Cheddar. It’s rich yet balanced, with a hint of heat from crushed red pepper that keeps each bite lively. Serve as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings alongside roasted meats or poultry.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cauliflower, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the butter, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle the mixture over the cauliflower, then top with the Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Calories 377.59 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 12.53 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 16.98 g 6%
- Total Fat 29.48 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 17.58 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.92 mg High 25%
- Sodium 758.57 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 3.61 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.15 g --
- Added Sugars 1.12 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 308.75 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 215.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 11.04 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 52.0 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 21 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cauliflower, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Red Pepper Flakes. Each serving provides about 377.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cauliflower, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole?
- About 21 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 377.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole healthy?
- Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 377.59 calories and 12.53 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 758.57 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.58 g (88% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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