Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 head cauliflower; 1/3 cup white cooking wine; 1 tablespoon course mustard; 1/8 cup heavy cream; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, optional (I used 4C Gluten Free)

By Annie Holmes Published in Easy

“We’re having cauliflower!” I declared a few weeks ago. “um..okay…” Mr. Maebell stared blankly at me.

See, I had made a decision at the grocery. I had decided we were going to start experimenting with different foods, specifically vegetables we don’t normally eat. I never buy cauliflower, ever. I don’t have anything against it, I just never think of it. So, I started experimenting. Turns out, cauliflower is a little harder to love that I thought it would be.

It doesn’t really taste like anything, you know what I mean?

But after a few failed recipes I decided it was time to take a different approach. I grabbed the wine, the heavy cream and a block of cheddar cheese.

Few things in this world can’t be fixed with either wine or a good sharp cheese if you ask me! Ha!

I made a quick and easy sauce with wine, cream and dijon mustard. It is perfectly creamy with a little kick from the mustard. I poured it over the cauliflower and topped with sharp cheddar. Then I baked until bubbly, cheesy perfection.

This is a great easy side dish that is much more elegant than it seems. Pair this with a simple seafood or grilled chicken dish for a impressively simple meal!

Yields 4

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

20 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

1/2 head cauliflower
1/3 cup white cooking wine
1 tablespoon course mustard
1/8 cup heavy cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bread crumbs, optional (I used 4C Gluten Free)

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 400
Spray a small 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and break up the head of cauliflower and place evenly in the baking dish, set aside.
Using a small sauce pan bring the wine and mustard to a simmer for 5-7 minutes until it has reduced by half. Add in the heavy cream and let mixture simmer for 5 more minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese.
Pour cheesy mixture over cauliflower, top with the remaining cheese and bread crumbs if you are using them
Bake 25 minutes until bubbly.

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Comments

marcie says

February 2, 2015 at 10:52 am

I was never a normal child in that I always loved my veggies, including cauliflower! I can eat it plain and be perfectly happy with it, but eating it in a cheesy white wine mustard sauce sounds way better! Love this dish, Annie. :)

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- Maebells says
  
  February 2, 2015 at 3:45 pm
  
  Oh Marcie I need to be more like you!! :)
  
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Natalie+@+Tastes+Lovely says

February 2, 2015 at 11:21 am

I bet your husband LOOOOVED this! You're right, cauliflower doesn't really taste like...anything. Just whatever you season it with. Which is why I love using it in soups or instead of mashed potatoes. They just soak up all the other flavors and tastes great! I bet this cheesy cauliflower casserole tastes just like mac and cheese, but healthier.

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- Maebells says
  
  February 2, 2015 at 3:44 pm
  
  Good idea!! I never use it in soups, but that sounds fantastic!
  
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Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

February 2, 2015 at 11:28 am

Cheese, wine, and cream - sounds like the makings of a winning recipe to me! I can't wait to try this one!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 2, 2015 at 3:44 pm
  
  Thanks Kristine!! :)
  
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Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

February 2, 2015 at 12:31 pm

Kudos for experimenting! I try to do the same but I have to be in the mood (if that makes sense). I LOVE cauliflower so this is totally up my alley! Looks amazing!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 2, 2015 at 3:44 pm
  
  I agree! Sometimes the creative juices aren't flowing I just don't come up with anything, but when I am feeling creative I can come up with some really great stuff!
  
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

February 2, 2015 at 4:00 pm

I never buy cauliflower either, yet I love it! This casserole looks delicious, Annie! What a great way to jazz up plain 'ole cauliflower. Love the cheese in here, too!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 2, 2015 at 4:08 pm
  
  What isn't better with cheese?! haha! :) Thanks Gayle!
  
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Isadora says

February 2, 2015 at 11:47 pm

Haha! I don't think my husband is ever thrilled when I tell him I am making cauliflower! But I do think he would love this version because he loves cheese! This looks so cheesy and delicious and like it could turn any cauliflower hater :)

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Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

February 4, 2015 at 8:43 am

I think that's what makes cauliflower so versatile; it takes on the flavors surrounding it. It's a vehicle for all things delicious, like the cheese, cream and wine you tossed in this recipe! It is soooo good! Love the addition of wine in your recipe, too, Annie! And good for you for stepping outside of your veggie box!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:50 am
  
  I'm trying to step outside the norm for us! :) Next on my list is to get my husband to love egg plant! :)
  
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Amy says

February 4, 2015 at 8:51 am

I absolutely love cauliflower and this recipe looks so delicious. This is definitely a recipe that I am going to try. My kids will love this for sure.

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:49 am
  
  Thanks Amy! :) I hope you enjoy!
  
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Prash @ YummilyYours says

February 4, 2015 at 9:49 am

I find it strange that there are so many that have JUST started eating cauliflower. India has a lot of recipes with cauliflower. Please feel free to try some from my blog. You might fall in love with the vegetable. BTW, I just loved your recipe and photographs. I might just make this for dinner and throw in some broccoli to the mix :)

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:48 am
  
  Prash thank you so much for your sweet words! :)
  
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Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

February 4, 2015 at 3:36 pm

Oh my gosh, I LOVE cauliflower! If you haven't tried it roasted yet, you should. It really brings out the nutty flavor! Of, course, covering it in cheese doesn't hurt either and this looks SUPER delicious!!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:48 am
  
  I need to! Do you just use olive oil and salt and pepper? I will try it that way next! :)
  
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Leah | So, How's It Taste? says

February 5, 2015 at 12:46 pm

I loooovveeee cauliflower! It's so much more versatile than you'd think. This recipe sounds like heaven. I'll take two ginormous servings please!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 6, 2015 at 12:22 pm
  
  Thanks Leah! :)
  
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