Ultimate Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Delight

E-Z Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

🕒 Time

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

🥦 Description

Indulge in the creamy delight of this E-Z Cheesy Cauliflower Bake, a dish that transforms humble cauliflower into a decadent masterpiece. With a creamy base of sour cream and a generous topping of sharp cheddar cheese, this recipe promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s both comforting and satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or craving a cozy weeknight meal, this dish is sure to please.

📝 Recipe Information

• Category: Cheese
• Keywords: Cauliflower, Vegetable, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
• Servings: 8

📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 255.3
• Fat Content: 21.5g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13.5g
• Cholesterol Content: 55.1mg
• Sodium Content: 228.1mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 6.6g
• Fiber Content: 1.8g
• Sugar Content: 2g
• Protein Content: 10.3g

📋 Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper, to taste

📝 Instructions

1. Prepare Cauliflower: Start by breaking off the cauliflower florets from the head.

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2. Cook Cauliflower: Cook the cauliflower florets in salted water until they are just tender. Then, drain them well.

3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a baking dish generously.

4. Layer Cauliflower: Place the cooked cauliflower in the greased baking dish, spreading them out evenly.

5. Add Sour Cream: Generously cover the cauliflower with sour cream, ensuring each floret is coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

7. Add Cheese: After 20 minutes, remove the cover and sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the cauliflower.

8. Bake Uncovered: Return the baking dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for additional time until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

9. Serve: Once the cheese is melted to golden perfection, remove the dish from the oven. Serve the E-Z Cheesy Cauliflower Bake hot, and enjoy the creamy goodness!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• This dish pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and freshness.

🧀 Tips & Variations

• For an extra kick of flavor, add a sprinkle of smoked paprika or crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
• Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Gouda, for a unique twist on this classic dish.
• To make it gluten-free, ensure that all your ingredients, including the sour cream, are certified gluten-free.

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