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If you're craving a comforting, creamy dish without the guilt, this Cauliflower Alfredo Casserole is your answer. Packed with flavor, yet light on calories, it's a perfect blend of steamed cauliflower, parmesan cheese, and garlic. The best part? It's super easy to whip up. Let's dive into this delicious, guilt-free indulgence!
Name of the recipe: Cauliflower Alfredo Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 head cut into florets cauliflower
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam the cauliflower florets until tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine steamed cauliflower, milk, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the cauliflower alfredo sauce into a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
What You Will Need
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What you will need to make Cauliflower Alfredo Casserole
- Cauliflower: Forms the creamy base, providing a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta in Alfredo sauce.
- Milk: Adds creaminess and helps blend the cauliflower into a smooth sauce.
- Parmesan cheese: Gives the sauce a rich, savory flavor that complements the cauliflower.
- Garlic: Infuses the sauce with a robust, aromatic taste.
- Olive oil: Adds a touch of richness and helps blend the ingredients smoothly.
Essential Tools and Instruments
What tools/instruments will be needed to make Cauliflower Alfredo Casserole Recipe
- Steamer basket: Essential for steaming cauliflower florets until tender, ensuring a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Blender: Blends steamed cauliflower, milk, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil into a velvety sauce.
- Baking dish: Holds the cauliflower alfredo sauce while it bakes to bubbly, golden perfection.
- Oven: Bakes the casserole at 375°F, creating a deliciously warm and golden dish.
Cauliflower Alfredo Casserole
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam the cauliflower florets until tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine steamed cauliflower, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the cauliflower Alfredo sauce into a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
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Make Ahead and Freezing Tips
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower alfredo sauce as directed.
- Pour sauce into a baking dish but don’t bake.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Prepare the sauce and pour it into a freezer-safe dish.
- Let it cool completely.
- Cover with plastic wrap, then foil.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
Using steamed cauliflower as a base for Alfredo sauce not only makes it creamy but also significantly reduces the calorie count compared to traditional cream-based sauces.
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