Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is such a great side dish recipe! Fresh cauliflower florets, diced green pepper, ranch sour cream, cheese and Panko bread crumbs.

Cauliflower is the true winner in this amazing side dish recipe! I’m always looking for new side dish ideas, especially during the cooler months of the year. I find myself making a lot of roast turkey, rotisserie chicken, and brown sugar ham that time of the year – I’m always in need of new side dishes!

This is truly one of those recipes that you will be sneaking spoonfuls of after dinner is over! Ask me how I know this… 😉

What’s in this recipe?

• fresh cauliflower
• diced green pepper
• ranch dressing
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese
• Panko bread crumbs
• shredded Parmesan cheese

How to make this recipe:

1. Place cauliflower in a large pot with water, cover, and simmer until tender.

2. Drain cauliflower and place in a large bowl. Add green pepper, sour cream, ranch dressing, and bread crumbs. Stir well.

3. Add in shredded cheddar cheese and stir well again.

4. Spread into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick spray.

5. Sprinkle Panko bread crumbs and shredded Parmesan cheese on top.

6. Bake until hot and golden!

Can frozen cauliflower be used?

Yes, you’ll need around 6-8 cups of florets. Just steam them according to package directions and proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Can this casserole be frozen?

Yes, just bake and cool completely before covering tightly and freezing.

Recipe Pro Tips:

• Use the biggest mixing bowl you have on hand!
• Frozen cauliflower and diced peppers can be used to save on time
• Make this casserole up the night before and keep it refrigerated until ready to bake and serve

More favorite recipes you’ll love:

• Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
• Cauliflower Salad
• Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
• Pumpkin Pie Crumb Cake

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Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole recipe with cauliflower florets, green pepper, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and ranch dressing.

4.12 from 17 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: recipe for cauliflower casserole

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 421kcal

Author: Kelly Miller

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 heads cauliflower or 16 cups cauliflower florets
• ▢ 1 green pepper seeded and diced
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs divided
• ▢ 1 cup ranch dressing
• ▢ 1 cup sour cream
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ 2 tsp salt
• ▢ 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Place cauliflower florets into a stock pot along with 1 cup water.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 7-9 minutes or until just tender.
• Drain cauliflower and place into a large mixing bowl.
• Add in green pepper, 1 cup bread crumbs, salt, sour cream, ranch dressing, and cheddar.
• Stir to combine well.
• Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs evenly over top of casserole.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Turn off oven and turn on broiler.
• Broil for 2-4 minutes until topping is browned, turning casserole dish in the oven as needed to brown evenly and being careful it doesn't burn.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 2mg

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