Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole ~ bites of tender roasted cauliflower baked in a creamy 3-cheese sauce until bubbly and golden. 

If you’ve already switched gears into fall mode and all the creamy comfort it brings, you’ve landed in the right spot.

This easy, cheesy side dish is quick enough to make any night of the week but deliciously impressive enough for any of the upcoming holidays. 

The secret in the added flavor is 1) roasting the cauliflower and 2) three kinds of cheese blended for the ultimate side dish with guaranteed rave reviews. 

This may look like Au Gratin Potatoes but it’s actually an outrageously good Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole that will win over even the pickiest, non-veggie eater.

I kid you not – my husband even asked what kind of potatoes they were and as he can be one of those . . . ahem . . . picky eaters, I almost hated to admit it was cauliflower. 

For the record, I have to say he made a face that said he’d been duped, but how did he miss that giant head of cauliflower on the counter earlier in the day?! Hmmmph. That said, we polished off the entire dish.

cauliflower provides powerful health benefits!

• Loaded with vitamins
• High in fiber
• Low in calories

. . .plus it tastes great too! 

how to cut cauliflower without a mess:

This VIDEO shows the easiest way to cut cauliflower without making a mess of it. From there, move on to the recipe below ⇓

what’s in Cheesy Cauliflower casserole?

• cauliflower
• olive oil
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder
• melted butter
• sour cream
• cream cheese softened to room temp
• sharp cheddar cheese grated
• gouda cheese grated
• parsley (optional garnish)

how to make cheesy cauliflower casserole:

Preheat the oven to 425° then line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Cut the cauliflower into florets, transfer to the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder then gently toss to coat it. 

Roast the cauliflower for 15-18 minutes on a lower oven rack or until tender-crisp and lightly brown on the bottom.

In the same mixing bowl blend the melted butter, sour cream and softened cream cheese then stir in 1 cup of the cheddar and 1/2 cup of the gouda cheese. 

Lightly spray a shallow casserole baking dish with cooking spray then add the roasted cauliflower. Add dollops of the cream cheese mixture to the top of the cauliflower then sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake 8-10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Garnish (optional) with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm. 

what goes with cheesy cauliflower casserole?

• Roast Thanksgiving turkey
• Baked Pineapple-Rum Glazed Ham 
• 20 Minute Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
• Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Looking for other cauliflower recipes?

• Roasted Cauliflower Soup
• Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Ridiculously good, 100% comfort. Enjoy!

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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower in a creamy 3-cheese sauce. The ultimate side dish!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower, cauliflower recipes, cheesy cauliflower casserole,

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

Author: A Gouda Life

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 tablespoons butter melted
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
• 1   cup gouda cheese grated
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped/garnish

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425° then line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• Cut the cauliflower into florets, transfer to the baking sheet then drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder and gently toss to coat it. 
• Roast the cauliflower for 15-18 minutes on a lower oven rack or until tender-crisp and lightly brown on the bottom.
• In a medium mixing bowl blend the melted butter, sour cream and softened cream cheese then stir in 1 cup of the cheddar and 1/2 cup of the gouda cheese. 
• Lightly spray a shallow casserole baking dish with cooking spray then add the roasted cauliflower. Add dollops of the cheese mixture over the top of the cauliflower then bake 8-10 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Garnish (optional) with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.