Cooktop Cove: Grab some cauliflower and your casserole dish for these 7+ tasty recipes
By Holly Antoine
Low-carb cauliflower dishes are the way to go if you're looking for delicious yet healthy alternatives. You don't have to miss out on the foods you love the most. Simply make a few small adjustments, then enjoy your sinfully delicious meals without any of the guilt!
Stumped on where to begin? We've gathered a few of our favorite cauliflower-infused casseroles for you to try. Prepare to be amazed at how easy and tasty they are.
Loaded cauliflower casserole
Anyone who's ever tried going on a low-ccarb diet knows that cauliflower makes a great substitute for plenty of carbs. It can be used as a substitute for pizza dough or it can take the place of pasta -- as this recipe shows, it can even be used instead of potatoes. When you really step back and examine the almighty cauliflower, it leaves you wondering if there's anything it can't do.
Cauliflower rice and broccoli casserole
Cauliflower rice has become quite trendy these days, and it can be used in place of rice in just about any dish that calls for it. It can also be added to broccoli rice -- as in this recipe -- for a dish that is perfect as a side or light lunch. This dish requires only a handful of very basic ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to pull together. Now that's the kind of dish everyone can get behind!
Cauliflower mac and cheese casserole
Mac and cheese tops the list of many people's favorite foods list. But there's a reason so many people leave it for just special occasions. It's carb-laden, loaded with calories and isn't doing anybody's waistline any favors. But those who still want to enjoy this dish whenever they want and as much as they want are in luck. This recipe shows that with just one simple substitution, you get all that delicious flavor with just a fraction of the calories.
Ham and cauliflower casserole
Potatoes and ham that go for a swim in a delicious cream sauce before being baked in the oven is a favorite of many. Unfortunately, when trying to watch your weight, it can also be one of the most difficult dishes to give up. Luckily, as you'll see in this recipe, you might not have to. Just substitute those potatoes with healthy and nutritious cauliflower instead.
Crunchy roasted cauliflower casserole
It's rare that we come across a vegetable casserole so simple and delicious that it outshines even the meatiest of dinners. Cauliflower is a delicious vegetable with a wonderful texture and natural nuttiness that lends itself well to brilliant spice blends. While you might be well-aware that cauliflower and cheese is a winning combination, you may not realize that soft and cheesy cauliflower holds no ground to crispy and spiced cauliflower, as shown perfectly in this scrumptious recipe for roasted cauliflower floret casserole.
Creamy cauliflower au gratin casserole
The creamy cauliflower au gratin recipe is sure to be a favorite around the dinner table. It's both creamy and cheesy, and it's a wonderful side dish that just screams comfort! Cauliflower gives this dish a nice hearty texture, and the cheese sauce adds decadence. Finally, a golden topping of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs adds a crunchy texture. This is the perfect dish to bring to your next potluck.
Cauliflower and cheese casserole
Cauliflower may not be everyone's favorite vegetable, but this recipe just takes it to another level with its tasty cheese addition and the freshness of the herbs. Adding cauliflower to your family's regular diet may be a much more beneficial idea than you imagine since it's not only very low in calories but also a great source of fiber and B-vitamin.
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