Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets features oven-roasted cauliflower with caramelized edges tossed in a rich cheddar sauce made silky with evaporated milk and eggs. A hint of dry mustard, garlic, and hot sauce brightens the flavor, balancing the buttery, melty finish. Serve it hot as a comforting side for dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to any casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Arrange the cauliflower evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the cauliflower with cooking spray, then season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, stirring once halfway through, about 25 minutes.
- 4
While the cauliflower bakes, whisk the evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.
- 5
Take the cauliflower out of the oven.
- 6
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Carefully add the cauliflower and toss to coat. Stir in the milk-egg mixture. Add the Cheddar cheese and gently stir until creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 406.89 kcal High 20%
- Protein 12.27 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 10.9 g 4%
- Total Fat 35.2 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 10.63 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 100.89 mg High 34%
- Sodium 327.27 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 320.5 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 155.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 16.69 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.89 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, Cooking Spray, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 406.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, Cooking Spray, Dry Mustard, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 406.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets healthy?
- Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 406.89 calories and 12.27 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 327.27 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.63 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Mustard and Garlic, 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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