This cauliflower casserole is a simple mixture of cauliflower, chopped onion and peppers, and a basic cheddar cheese sauce. Top the casserole with buttered bread crumbs or crumbled French fried onions for a satisfying crunch in every bite. It’s an excellent side dish for a holiday meal or family dinner.
PrintCheesy Cauliflower Casserole
This cheesy cauliflower casserole is topped with buttery bread crumbs or crumbled French fried onions for a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole, Side Dish, Cauliflower
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons butter (divided use)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided use)
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled French fried onions or soft bread crumbs
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Trim cauliflower and separate into florets. Discard any leaves and tough stems.
- In a saucepan. combine cauliflower with peppers and onion; cover with water and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender
- In another saucepan; melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour and stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
- Pour sauce over cauliflower and transfer to a lightly buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Top with buttered bread crumbs or French fried onions. Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese for the last 5 minutes of baking time.
