Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 33 mins | Total time: 48 mins | Servings: 6
This casserole is the perfect vegetarian dish with corn and cauliflower in a delicious cheese sauce. It is an amazing side dish that you can serve as the main dish, too! Super easy to whip up and ready in minutes, this low-carb and keto cheddar cheese cauliflower casserole would be an excellent dinner option for even your fussiest eaters!
This simple recipe is pretty straightforward. You can keep it as is, or you could try swapping some ingredients to make an ultimate keto-friendly version. I have tried tossing in some leftover chicken, and it works very well!
Ingredients
3 tbsp butter
1 c. frozen corn
1 c. milk
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
salt and pepper
How to make Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Casserole
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: To a large pot with boiling water, add the cauliflower, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Add the frozen corn in the last minute of cooking. When done, drain the veggies and set them aside.
Step 3: Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Then, whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour in the milk and add half a cup of cheese. Continue to cook while stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
Step 4: To a medium-sized casserole dish, add cauliflower and corn. Pour in the cheese sauce and toss well. To taste, season with salt and pepper. On top, add the rest of the 1 c cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Then, broil for about 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese turned lightly brown.
Note:
For the ultimate keto-friendly version, use chopped green beans instead of corn, heavy cream in place of milk, and almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Nutrition Info.:
Calories: 225 kcal (11%)
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 c. frozen corn
- 1 c. milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: To a large pot with boiling water, add the cauliflower, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Add the frozen corn in the last minute of cooking. When done, drain the veggies and set them aside.
Step 3: Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Then, whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour in the milk and add half a cup of cheese. Continue to cook while stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
Step 4: To a medium-sized casserole dish, add cauliflower and corn. Pour in the cheese sauce and toss well. To taste, season with salt and pepper. On top, add the rest of the 1 c cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Then, broil for about 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese turned lightly brown.
Notes
For the ultimate keto-friendly version, use chopped green beans instead of corn, heavy cream in place of milk, and almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
