Simple Cauliflower Keto Casserole

I feel like I really shouldn't rate this because I made quite a few changes, but here goes. I tossed the raw cauliflower with vegetable oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg, then roasted it in the oven for 20 minutes (stirring after 10 so it didn't stick). I used Colby-Jack and a little Parmesan since that's what I had on hand, adding turmeric & curry powder to the sauce along with the salt and pepper. Topped the casserole with one last sprinkling of Parmesan. Others have mentioned the dish being watery, and I think roasting the cauliflower helped cut down on that. I might replace some of the cream with sour cream next time to see if that makes a difference. I would also add more cheese to the top--nothing like a browned, cheesy top to add zing to a casserole, yum!

I had a similar recipe as this in a keto cookbook using zucchini, I thought this was the same thing but....it cuts out a needed step for more flavor. The other recipe started with sautéing a few tbs of butter, onion, garlic, then adding the cream and cheese to pan and melt, then pour over the veggies. It pours beautifully, but without heating it all together first, it doesn't pour well as this recipe states bc the cheese is clumped up in the cream, and covering the veggie is uneven. I was sorry I didn't just use my first recipe. This takes 5 mins less bc of no butter, onion, garlic, and melting; but 5 mins more is needed!

Delicious definitely a keeper. I added some dehydrated onion flakes, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder to flavour it up a notch. It turned out a little runny and soupy it could be because I didn’t use heavy cream and substituted with half and half. Still tasted amazing though. Thanks for the recipe

I drizzled cauliflower with olive oil and broil it on low to dry out the cauliflower and proceeded with recipe. If you are looking for a creamier sauce try adding 4 oz of cream cheese to the mix.

Great flavor, my cheese and cream did not meld together to make a sauce though. Next time I will heat the cream and cheese in my Pyrex pan to make a quick sauce, then toss in the cauliflower and bake.

This was fantastic! I didn't quite stick to the recipe and like someone else suggested, I roasted my cauliflower beforehand in olive oil and mushrooms for 20 minutes. I also added a little bit of tandoori masala seasoning to the cheese mixture before pouring it on my roasted cauliflower. I didn't have any garlic powder, but that would probably be good too. Then I topped off everything with parmesan cheese and popped it back in the oven for another 20 minutes. Will definitely make again!

I added a shredded chicken breast turned out really good and my 4 yr & 2 yr old actually ate cauliflower and liked it

I ended up adding extra cheese (sharp cheddar), but it was amazing either way! My girlfriend doesn’t like cauliflower and she loves this. I make a similar recipe using squash (no heavy cream though). This is awesome.

My husband loved this! I read the reviews that it was bland so I added a dash of onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cajon spice and mushrooms. It was watery but was so good!

I wasn't completely optimistic about this recipe, but it was so good I'm including it in my Thanksgiving repertoire - my family loved it!

I loved it just the way it is ... I did do double the ingredients for a double batch, and it was great.

I put my whole chopped head of cauliflower in a Pyrex dish and roasted it on 400 for 15 minutes with olive oil, onion powder and salt and pepper. After 15 minutes added about a 1/2 C cream and 1 C. Cheese and baked for 25 minutes. It was not soggy. It was so delicious.

This was a big hit for the kids and the adults! Keto friendly and delicious!

This was so good that I felt as if I was cheating on my diet.

Simple, low carb, delicious. Cauliflower, cheese, cream, bake....can not get much simpler.

The taste of this keto cauliflower dish was excellent. I cooked my cauliflower in a steamer to avoid the watery texture and the salt. I do think that it still came out on the watery side though. I added chopped onion, mushrooms and garlic, plus pepper and nutmeg (no salt) to the sauce. Okay, I made this again with the other half of the cauliflower and added beet tops and spinach that I had on hand. It was scrumptious again. BTW I used heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese. I mixed up the cauliflower and greens then poured the sauce over and tumbled a bit more to make sure all pieces were coated.

Simple, low carb, delicious. Cauliflower, cheese, cream, bake....can not get much simpler.

I added some garlic powder, used shredded triple cheddar cheese and lots of black pepper. Definitely making it again! I have been craving mac n cheese and really hit the spot on my keto diet!

Delicious and easy to make

I used a bag of cauliflower florets, so I wasn't sure how that translates to pre-prepared florets. So my proportions may have been off. I made a bit more sauce, but it ended up a little soupy. But I think it turned out well overall!

Very easy recipe & very tasty. Next time I make it I will increase the cheddar and decrease the cream. The sauce did not thicken much but was tasty. I will definitely make it again.

Made this for Thanksgiving instead of potatoes,y family loves it. My son in law even asked for the recipe.

I made some of the alterations mentioned here. I seasoned the chicken with salt and pepper. I didn’t cut it up. I also used wild rice and 2 cups of chicken broth. Came out yummy.

loved it!

We ate it all gone first time making it. It was delish and so easy to make. Yes, salt and pepper needed. A keeper recipe.

This was absolutely awesome!!! I usually tweak things a smidge and I read some of the previous reviews about roasting the cauliflower in advance, so I did that and threw some Tandoori spice on top and olive oil and let it roast for about 20 minutes. While that was roasting, I sautéed some onions, red bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic and then added some diced up cooked chicken and a small link of sausage I had available. Once that cooked I put in a bowl and then added a little butter, heavy cream, pepper and three kinds of cheese (mexican shredded, mozzarella and parmesan) and melted it down. Placed the cauliflower in the bottom of a pyrex dish, added the sautéed veggies, chicken and sausage and then topped with the cream and cheese sauce. Added parmesan on top and baked for 35 minutes. It was so flavorful and delicious I went back for seconds!!! Do this asap, your family will thank you.

Excellent recipe. I added 1/4 cup chopped onion, just my personal preference. The recipe will thicken as it rest a few minutes. My family loved it. Definitely making again.

I loved it and I used frozen cauliflower and made a bigger casserole. I tried to show a picture of my dish but it kept sayingy pic was too big.. but it was very cheesy.

The first I tried this recipe it was really delicious but it was a bit watery. The second time I put in cornstarch and that sort of worked. This time I’m using half-and-half, a half of cup of sour cream with a teaspoon of cornstarch and I sautéed my onions garlic and a little bit of Goya seasoning and proceeded with the recipe.

Steam rather than boil the cauliflower cuts down on liquid within cauliflower - less watery. Also used low fat cheddar and unsweetened soy milk with 2T flour to keep creaminess

I made this according to the instructions, and my husband loved it! I will be making this again.

I made this with Mexican Cheese blend and broiled for a few minutes. My kids went crazy for it!!!

Wow was surprised how good this was and took no prep time at all. I did micro the flowerets first and I used skim milk because I had no heavy cream, but I don't think it made a difference! Lower in calories and fat!

It’s really good

I used white cheddar and it was delicious

I loved this as a base recipe! Was content to make as is but read a review to add spices so I did. I didn’t have the cream so I used a bit of whole milk and a dollop of Heilamens mayonnaise/dressing. I added turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, I only had cheddar so that was the cheese I used. I had frozen riced cauliflower so I made per package and then spread into small glass rectangle baking dish. I drained out a bit of the liquid then poured cheese mixture over cauliflower. I baked 20 mins on 400. Amazing! Loved it!!

A great recipe that I often make. Sometimes I use onion rather than cheese to give an extra crunch. Just chop and saute slightly then add to the sauce to finish soften.

My family (both on and off keto!) love this dish and request it at all our big family events. They say it tastes like macaroni and cheese! ?? I multiply the recipe by 4.

I followed the directions given. Made no changes. Loved it. It was far more filling than I thought as well.

I changed this up from other suggestions. I doubled the recipe and added salt, pepper, onion powder and drizzled olive oil. I placed the florets in a Pyrex dish and baked on 400 for 15, storing half way through the cook. While this was baking, I added to a sauce pan the heavy cream, cheese and 8 oz of cream cheese as I wanted more creaminess to the casserole. Remember, since I doubled the recipe, it would allow for 4 oz of cream cheeses. I meted the mixture over medium heat and cooked until all cheeses were well melted. After the 15 mins, I poured the cheese mixture to florets and cooked an additional 20 mins. I forgot, I also added shredded cheese on top. PERFECTION!!! Delish!!!!

Made according to the recipe. Turned out watery and not much flavor. I salted and peppered well. Also made the cheese and cream sauce before baking. Drained the cauliflower for 1/2 hour before putting into the casserole. Not sure what I did wrong. But not a favorite.

This is such an easy and tasty dish. My family, who does not eat cauliflower loves it!!!

This was totally scrumptious! Made exactly as stated, served with sautéed chicken for keto friendly meal. Can't wait to get more cauliflower to make this again. Who needs macaroni when you can have this instead?

Great way to cook cauliflower. It was delicious. My husband couldn't stop saying how good it was.

I will definitely make it again. I used frozen cauliflower and boiled it.

I found this when looking for a cauliflower casserole (and it didn't have to be Keto). I used a 12-oz bag of Trader Joe's cauliflower florets. I followed some of the suggestions of the top reviewer. I tossed the cauliflower with canola oil, salt, pepper and a touch of paprika and nutmeg. Roasted at 400F for 15 min, mixing halfway through. I used Colby-Jack cheese, parmesan, one slice of crumbled Velveeta cheese and light cream. Before adding a bit of curry powder and turmeric, I kept some of the cheese aside for topping the casserole. Baked for another 20 min or so, until it was browned a little. Delicious and light! Will try with the cheddar cheese the next time, which I think I'll like even better. Thanks for the recipe!

Really good. Sprinkled a little nutmeg on top. Heated up the cream and cheese as suggested by others. Will make again.

I’m about to try it !

I cooked exactly as instructed and was a bit disappointed. The cream settled on the bottom while the cheese stayed way up top. That's why i removed one star. I gave it a second try keeping the ingredients exactly the same but just tweaked the execution. While i microwave steamed the cauliflower, i placed the heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat then added the seasonings and shredded cheese. It melted fairly quickly. When it started to bubble, i poured it over the cauliflower in a baking dish and stirred to combine. Cooking it this way keeps it creamy, well distributed and will not give you soggy or runny results!! This was perfection. You can play around with this recipe and add bacon bits, mushrooms etc. I added a bit of extra cheese on the top and broiled it for an extra 5 minutes. My extra finicky son asks me to make it this way all the time! Thank you so much for sharing such a simple recipe to keep our carbs in check!!

Very easy and very creamy and tasty. I mixed broccoli flowerets in with the cauliflower. Will make again!

Just ok, sauce was too runny

I added bacon bits, onion, garlic and cream cheese to thicken the sauce. It turned out great!

I added chopped up and I will make it again.

This dish was easy to make and very creamy. It was a bit bland and needed flavor. I will make this dish again and Will probably add a bit of garlic. I did take the recommendation of the other review and melt the cream and cheese and then toss my cauliflower in and then baked.

Just added a bit of cayenne with the S&P and it was well received by all. Will do again

This was awesome!

yum!

Easy and Delicious!

Came out very good. I roasted the cauliflower for 20 minutes instead of boiling. I also added some sour cream to the cheese sauce mixture to thicken it up a little.

My husband and I loved it. I did end up pan searing the vegetable for about 10 min and adding paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan before adding to the casserole dish. Then I followed the directions as directed.

Made exactly as written. I’m not on a keto diet, but if all of the food is that delicious, I may consider it. Yum!

Excellent meal. Healthy and great taste

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This is my Hubby’s absolute favorite & the only veggie dish he requests. I add more cheese because there is never enough for him.

Have made it according to the recipe, but most recently used riced cauliflower and thawed frozen spinach. It turned out awesome! Will keep this version around

I made a few changes because I wanted to add some protein to it and make it a main dish. I add firm tofu. I cooked the tofu and seasoned it before adding to the dish. I added zucchini to it. Also, I melted the cheese sauce first in a sauce pan and lured over the top. I baked at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. I would have given it a 5 but it is just a tad bland. Next time I will