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Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Bake with Bacon

This comforting cauliflower casserole features tender florets coated in a creamy cheddar-Parmesan sauce, topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives. It’s a family-friendly, low-carb bake that's both hearty and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets (about 5 cups)
  • 1½ slices bacon chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup yellow onion diced
  • 2½ garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour or tapioca flour for gluten-free
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside. Reserve bacon grease.
  3. Boil cauliflower in a separate pot for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  4. In the skillet, add olive oil, onion, and garlic to bacon grease. Sauté until soft.
  5. In a bowl, whisk milk and flour until smooth. Pour into skillet, bring to simmer.
  6. Add cheddar, parmesan, and salt. Stir until melted into a creamy sauce.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-cheesy-cauliflower-bake-with-bacon/

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with tapioca or arrowroot flour.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or mustard powder to the sauce for extra zing.
  • Want more veggies? Stir in some steamed spinach or kale before baking.