Cauliflower Bacon Casserole With Cheese
Creamy cauliflower with crispy bacon and melted cheese—easy oven bake for cozy nights. Make it tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cauliflower washed and cut into florets (about 8 cups)
- 6 oz. bacon bits
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 5 eggs size L, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk full
- 1 cup grated cheese Gruyère or Emmental
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 ℉. Grease a 9×13-inch (20×30 cm) baking dish with butter.1 tablespoon butter
- Boil cauliflower florets in well-salted water until just tender, 8–10 minutes. Drain very well.1 cauliflower
- Cook bacon in a dry skillet until lightly crisp. Drain on a paper towel.6 oz. bacon bits
- In a bowl, whisk flour with heavy cream until completely smooth.⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup heavy cream
- Whisk in eggs, then whisk in milk and ⅔ of the grated cheese.5 eggs, 1 cup milk , 1 cup grated cheese
- Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.salt and pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Spread cauliflower in the baking dish and scatter bacon evenly on top.
- Pour the custard over the florets and tilt the dish so it flows between them.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes until set and golden; broil 1–2 minutes if you want extra color. Serve hot.
NOTES
1. Can I assemble it ahead? Yes. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add 5–10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
2. Which cheese melts best here? Gruyère and Emmentaler melt smoothly and brown well; cheddar or Gouda also work.
3. Variations
- Ham and leek: Replace bacon with diced ham and add sautéed leeks.
- Half cauliflower, half broccoli: Mix florets for color and flavor.
- Four-cheese: Combine Gruyère, cheddar, Gouda, and a spoon of Parmesan.
- Fridge: Up to 2 days, covered.
- Freezer: Up to 1 month (texture softens slightly). Thaw in the fridge.
- Reheat: 350 °F (180 °C) for 10–15 minutes until hot and bubbling.
Nutrition
Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 328mg | Sodium: 649mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1454IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
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