WARM AND HEARTY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Warm and Hearty Cauliflower Casserole image

This twist on cauliflower casserole combines the traditional green bean casserole-style dish with a tastier, spicier flavor. Fresh cauliflower, bacon, and Italian-inspired ingredients make this casserole just delicious.

Provided by 2smarty

Categories Side Dish Casseroles Cauliflower

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large heads cauliflower, chopped into bite-size pieces
¼ cup water
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ cups French-fried onions
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place cauliflower into a 9x12-inch microwave-safe casserole dish or large bowl with water. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave on high power until half-steamed, about 5 minutes. Remove and pour out excess water but do not drain in a colander.
Sprinkle cauliflower with mozzarella cheese, bacon, garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; toss to evenly distribute. Stir in mushroom soup until cauliflower is coated; spread mixture evenly in the dish. Top with French-fried onions, followed by Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 790.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g