Cauliflower Casserole

Name: Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Paprika

To dress up cauliflower, Mom used a delightful mixture of a cheesy sauce, bright red and green pepper pieces and crushed cornflakes. We enjoyed this casserole so much that leftovers were rare. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Directions

Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain.
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, sour cream, cheddar cheese, cornflakes, peppers and salt; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 162 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Cauliflower Casserole in Taste of Home October/November 1999

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alababa

Feb 14, 2019

I've been using this recipe for years with great success. I have a rule for myself that I always follow new recipes exactly. Then I make adjustments if necessary. It really isn't right to submit a critical review if you change the recipe. For those who said the casserole was too thin or watery - don't use "fat free" ingredients, and if the peppers weren't diced by hand, i.e. put into a chopper, the outcome will be too thin. And if the mixture seems too dry, add a little more sour cream, I know this takes time, but the finished dish is worth it. Lastly, if you don't like the ingredients or if you don't have them on hand, then don't make it.
Mike

Dec 27, 2018

I liked it, but it seemed dry. Next time I will increase the sour cream. And the cauliflower was a little too firm for my taste. Next time I will cook it longer - soft but not mushy.
Swedechef

Dec 15, 2018

Great Recipe! It is always a hit at potlucks. Instead of boiling the cauliflower, I bake the florets on a cookie sheet with parchment paper for 25 minutes at 350. This will keep the recipe from becoming too watery and runny as well as keeping the sauce all over the cauliflower.
Sue Zappa

Nov 17, 2018

Even my veggie-hating hubby will eat some of this delicious cauliflower dish! We have six grown kids, four kids-in-law,
clyn

Jun 15, 2018

I fixed this recipe when the grandkids came and everyone really liked it!! I put the cornflakes on top . It was a hit!! Thanks!!!
Loiscooks

Feb 16, 2018

Very good. I didn't add the peppers. I did not have cornflakes, so I followed the suggestion from another viewer and substituted bread crumbs. Great way to make cauliflower. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
rsbecca

Jan 3, 2018

I thought this was very bland and didn't mix well.
kids chauffer

Nov 29, 2017

I didnt have the same success with this recipe that others have reported. Only thing i didn't have were the cornflakes, otherwise followed the recipe as written. For my tatse it was bland. The mixed ingredients seemed to settle in the bottom as a pool of liquid. Maybe didn't drain the cauliflower long enough, or too much water to cook initially? Overall, not impressed enough to tweak it and dry again.
Queenlalisa

Oct 6, 2017

This recipe was very tasty. I did substitute the cornflakes with pork skins for low carb. Will definitely make again. I also added a little more cheese.
Debglass11

Oct 5, 2017

I love this recipe! Great way to try something new with a vegetable that doesn't always get the respect it deserves! The only substitution I made was to use fresh soft breadcrumbs instead of the cornflakes. This casserole is cheesy and delicious and easy to put together. My new way to eat cauliflower! Will definitely make again!Volunteer Field Editor