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Creamy Cauliflower Casserole

Teresa Ambra

I have an outrageously delicious Cauliflower Casserole recipe for you today! Creamy Cauliflower Casserole. This amazing side dish includes both Parmesan (or Romano) and Cheddar cheeses. Plus, it has Ritz crackers crushed up and added into the recipe (not as a topping). Spectacular, indeed!

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I was looking through several of my Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks a few months ago trying to get ideas for side dishes. When I stumbled across this recipe it sounded so enticing I knew I needed to give it a try. It was delectable. I served it the first time for our regular Friday night care group along with Slow Cooked Pepper Steak. We have some folks in our group who will eat anything. We have some that are a little picky. And we had at least two that don’t ever eat cauliflower. I begged them to eat just one bite to give me their take on the recipe.

Even those who NEVER eat cauliflower loved this recipe. The Ritz Crackers really pop in this casserole. In fact, both of these guys decided to go back for a real serving! Anyone who enjoys cauliflower anyway will find this side dish perfect for company or holiday menus. It doesn’t take long to throw together and it really tastes heavenly.

The second time I served it with Apricot Glazed Ham for our Young at Heart group. That group will eat just about any vegetable and they sure loved this recipe. It’s hearty, filling and so utterly satisfying.

This is a fantastic side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Especially if you’re looking for something besides the same old corn or green bean recipes. Seriously, this cauliflower dish will knock your socks off! And, you may even find the picky eaters at your table will love Creamy Cauliflower Casserole as well.

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Creamy Cauliflower Casserole is outrageously delicious!

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Even those who don’t eat cauliflower will enjoy this amazing casserole.

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I served it with Slow Cooked Pepper Steak and Rice.

Here’s what I did.

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I used these ingredients.

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Wash cauliflower and cut into florets. Place in a large sauce pan or Dutch oven.

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Add one inch of water and bring to a boil. Steam or heat for about 5 minutes.

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Drain cauliflower and place in a large mixing bowl.

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Add crushed Ritz Crackers, cheddar cheese, diced red and green bell pepper, sour cream and pink Himalayan sea salt.

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Stir ingredients to combine.

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Pour ingredients into a greased two-quart baking dish.

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Top with Parmesan or Romano cheese.

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Bake at 325 degrees for about 25-30 minutes or until done.

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Creamy Cauliflower Casserole is so heavenly. It’s a great side dish to serve when company is coming for dinner.

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Every forkful is utterly mouthwatering.

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We served it with Slow Cooked Pepper Steak, but it’s terrific for holiday menus too.

Here’s the recipe.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

(Recipe adapted from Gooseberry Patch, Mom’s Favorite Recipes, Buttery Cauliflower Casserole)

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Creamy Cauliflower Casserole

Teresa Ambra
Creamy Cauliflower Casserole is an outrageously delectable side dish that's perfect for company or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's made with Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan or Romano cheese and includes Ritz Crackers in the dish. Every bite is so mouthwatering and heavenly. Even those who don't normally care for cauliflower will love it prepared this way.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegetable, Veggies
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 144 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large sauce pan or stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 8x12" glass baking dish or two-quart casserole dish
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower broken into florets
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated (I used grated Romano cheese)

Instructions
 

  • Place cauliflower in a large saucepan filled with one inch water.
  • Heat/steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain in colander.
  • Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
  • Add sour cream, cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers, bell peppers and salt.
  • Spoon ingredients into a a greased 8x12” glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese (Romano or Italian cheese blend).
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Gooseberry Patch,  Mom's Favorite Recipes.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword casserole, cauliflower, cheese, parmesan cheese, side dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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Creamy Cauliflower Casserole is one of the best ways to eat cauliflower ever!

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If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this is it!

Creamy Cauliflower Casserole | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this outrageously good #casserole is the perfect #SideDish for #holiday menus like #Thanksgiving or #Christmas. It's filled with #CheddarCheese, #ParmesanCheese & includes #RitzCrackers in the dish. Every bite is so mouthwatering. Even picky palates will love #cauliflower made this way. #GooseberryPatch #CreamyCauliflowerCasserole

This cheesy, creamy, buttery side dish is spectacular. Every bite is mouthwatering.

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Creamy Cauliflower Casserole | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this outrageously good #casserole is the perfect #SideDish for #holiday menus like #Thanksgiving or #Christmas. It's filled with #CheddarCheese, #ParmesanCheese & includes #RitzCrackers in the dish. Every bite is so mouthwatering. Even picky palates will love #cauliflower made this way. #GooseberryPatch #CreamyCauliflowerCasserole

Creamy Cauliflower Casserole

Teresa Ambra
Creamy Cauliflower Casserole is an outrageously delectable side dish that’s perfect for company or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s made with Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan or Romano cheese and includes Ritz Crackers in the dish. Every bite is so mouthwatering and heavenly. Even those who don’t normally care for cauliflower will love it prepared this way.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegetable, Veggies
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 144 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large sauce pan or stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 8×12" glass baking dish or two-quart casserole dish
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower broken into florets
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated (I used grated Romano cheese)

Instructions
 

  • Place cauliflower in a large saucepan filled with one inch water.
  • Heat/steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain in colander.
  • Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
  • Add sour cream, cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers, bell peppers and salt.
  • Spoon ingredients into a a greased 8×12” glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese (Romano or Italian cheese blend).
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Gooseberry Patch,  Mom’s Favorite Recipes.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword casserole, cauliflower, cheese, parmesan cheese, side dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

17 Comments

  • logens.de

    April 12, 2022 at 8:16 am

    This looks so good! I haven’t made cauliflower in a long while. This looks like it would be good as a main vegetarian dish! Thanks!

    1. Teresa

      April 12, 2022 at 10:11 am

      Yes, I believe it would be good as a vegetarian dish. It really is delicious and terrific for holiday or company dinners, too.

  • cookie consent

    October 5, 2021 at 6:34 am

    This looks so good! I haven’t made cauliflower in a long while. This looks like it would be good as a main vegetarian dish! Thanks!

    1. Teresa

      October 6, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      It is a fantastic dish and terrific for the upcoming holidays or company dinners, too.

  • down or not

    August 9, 2021 at 8:16 am

    this cauliflower dish will knock your socks down or not off! And, you may even find the picky eaters at your table will love Creamy Cauliflower Casserole as well.

  • Ben Johnson

    May 20, 2021 at 9:16 am

    Thank you so much for this excellent Post and all the best for your future. I hope you and we will be sharing more thoughts and keep writing more like this one.

    1. Teresa

      May 24, 2021 at 7:01 am

      Thanks.

  • geyout

    February 4, 2021 at 3:38 am

    This looks so good! I haven’t made cauliflower in a long while. This looks like it would be good as a main vegetarian dish! Thanks!

    1. Teresa

      February 4, 2021 at 6:46 am

      Yes, it’s a delicious recipe. Enjoy.

  • bubble shooter

    November 18, 2020 at 2:17 am

    The cauliflower cream pan is very attractive and eye-catching. I love the food you share.

    1. Teresa

      November 19, 2020 at 6:15 am

      Thanks!

  • bubble shooter

    November 20, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Thank you for your post. This article gives me lots of advice it was very helpful for me!

    1. Teresa

      November 20, 2019 at 9:08 pm

      Thanks.

  • marie johson

    November 20, 2019 at 2:43 am

    This is such an amazing recipe. Gonna try it today for sure 🙂

    1. Teresa

      November 20, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Thanks, Marie. We loved it.

  • Laura Wrede

    November 18, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    This looks so good! I haven’t made cauliflower in a long while. This looks like it would be good as a main vegetarian dish! Thanks!

    1. Teresa

      November 19, 2019 at 11:24 am

      Hi, Laura. It really is a delightful dish. The Ritz Crackers in the recipe really just pop with flavor.

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