Keto Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
Keto Cheesy Cauliflower Bake is one of our favourite side dishes. In this recipe, Cauliflower is cooked in Butter with Garlic, Cayenne and Smoked Paprika. It is then coated in Double Cream and topped with Cheese before being roasted in the oven. This is a Keto version of Cauliflower Cheese and therefore doesn't inlcude Bechemel Sauce but it is equally as creamy and delicious!This comfort food recipe is one that the whole family (even the picky eaters) now enjoys on a regular basis. Not only is it the perfect side, it is also the best way to use up Cauliflower.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1 Cauliflower sliced into 1/2 cm florets
- 1½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Garlic Granules
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper
- 225 g Double Cream
- 75 g Mature Cheddar Grated
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Grated, Optional
Instructions
- Add oil and butter to a pan over medium low heat. Once bubbling, add the Cauliflower and stir.
- Add Smoked Paprika, Garlic Granules, Cayenne Pepper, Salt and Pepper and mix through. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Pour in double cream, mix through and remove from the heat.
- Remove to a casserole dish.
- Top with cheese and bake under the grill until golden brown. This will take around 5 - 7 minutes. Or add to a preheated oven at200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Roast for 10 - 15 minutes, or until tender and starting to brown.
Notes
Tips to make the best Cauliflower Cheese
Cauliflower Slice the cauliflower and then roast in a large saucepan very quickly with butter, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. This will take a couple of minutes at most. Cheese As there are few ingredients, use a strong Cheese for the best flavour. I use Mature Cheddar and Parmesan. Water There should be no water left in the pan once the Cauliflower has sauteed. Any excess water should be steamed away ideally before removing the pan from the heat.Variations
Other Veg This recipe also works with Broccoli. Spices Add Onion Powder/ This adds a really lovely flavour ito this low carb side dish. Add a touch of Cumin Powder for a sweet warm flavour. Mustard You can add a teaspoon of mustard into the cream before baking for some richness and warmth. Herbs You can add Herbs such as Dry Parsley if you prefer. Cream You can half the Cream and replace with Milk instead. You can also use Sour Cream or Cream Cheese instead. Spring Onions Add some finely sliced Spring Onions/Green Onions and mix through the cream sauce in the baking dish before baking.What to serve with Cauliflower Cheese
Lamb Cheesy Cauliflower Bake makes a great side to a Sunday Roast and is perfect as a side forSlow Cooked Leg of Lamb or Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb.This cheesy loaded cauliflower casserole is also great with: Chicken Serve as a side to Rotisserie Chicken or a whole Chicken, Buttermilk Roast Chicken. Sides Serve as part of a main meal alongside other side dishes such as Mashed Potato, Roasted Veggies such as Roast Vegetables with Feta and Pine Nuts, Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Fish Salmon and Vegetable Traybake with Coconut Rice or Baked Tandoori Salmon.
Make Ahead
Assemble the recipe a day ahead and then bake as per instructions below. (Keep in the fridge overnight).How to store and reheat Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
Fridge Leftovers keep well, covered in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge making it ideal for meal prep. Reheat in the microwave or oven until hot all the way through. Freeze This low-carb side dish freezes well in an airtight container for 3 - 4 months.FAQS
What Cheese is best for Cheesy Keto Cauliflower Bake?
I love strong cheese in this recipe or a mixture of a few cheeses. My recommendations are Manchego, Red Leicester, Mature cheddar, Gruyère and Parmesan.Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1258IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg
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