Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Bake (Printable)
Creamy, cheesy low-carb casserole with fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets baked in a rich cheese sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups broccoli florets
02 - 3 cups cauliflower florets
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - ½ tsp onion powder
10 - ½ tsp paprika
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Topping (optional)
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets, blanch for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, until cheeses are melted and sauce is creamy. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread the blanched broccoli and cauliflower evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top of the vegetable mixture.
07 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly around the edges.
08 - Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the creamy comfort of mac and cheese while actually eating your vegetables
- The cheese sauce comes together so quickly you will feel like a kitchen magician
02 -
- Extra moisture from poorly drained vegetables will turn your creamy sauce into a disappointing soup situation
- The sauce continues thickening as it bakes so do not panic if it looks slightly thin in the pan
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting
- Room temperature cream cheese blends smoother without leaving lumps