Creamy Cauliflower Mash Casserole
Creamy Cauliflower Mash Casserole brings the cozy feel of mashed potatoes with a lighter, veggie-forward profile. Rich cream cheese and nutty Parmesan make the mash silky and full-bodied, while a Cheddar blanket bakes to a bubbly, golden cap. Serve it as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or as a holiday table companion.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the steamer; bring the water to a boil.
- 3
Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes; transfer the cauliflower to a bowl.
- 4
Mash the cauliflower with cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Spoon the mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish and top with Cheddar cheese.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and the Cheddar cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 120.34 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.45 g Moderate
- Carbs 6.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.4 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.96 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 22.95 mg Moderate
- Sodium 444.29 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.49 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.63 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 139.04 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.35 mg Low Source
- Potassium 159.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 55.96 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 47.99 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄